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In this health newsletter we focus on supplements that help reduce sadness and lift mood

Starting in autumn until the end of winter, it is very common to experience sadness: there is even a special abbreviation for it, SAD (Seasonally Affective Disorder) or winter depression.
No matter how many festive events are happening (like Valentine's Day and Carnival), these are a lot less fun when you simply don't have the energy to celebrate.
The main cause of winter depression in Northern Europe is vitamin D deficiency due to lack of the proper UV-rays needed to produce vitamin D in our skin, which is covered anyway.
Lack of vitamin D doesn't just affect immunity, but also affects our mood. But lack of (sun)light also disrupts the sleep cycle due to its influence on melatonin production. Since melatonin is closely related to serotonin, the happiness hormone, lack of melatonin is another reason for seasonally related sadness.
Instead of focusing on either of these supplements, we will touch upon 3 others that can help lift mood in different ways.

The 3 supplements listed here are some of the many supplements available that are specially formulated to enhance our feelings of well-being.
SAM-e

SAM-e or S-Adenosyl Methionine is an extremely versatile compound which is best known as a liver cleansing agent. In that sense, some people even take it to prevent having a hangover during times of alcohol abuse like carnival. Combined with glucosamine SAM-e is also an outstanding joint supplement.
Due to its role as a methyldonor for important neurotransmitters like L-dopa, dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine and phospatidylcholine n it can help to improve mood within a week after supplementation.
Five-HTP

Five-HTP is the precursor of serotonin, the neurotransmitter which regulates mood, appetite and sleep. We can raise serotonin levels by increasing the intake of tryptophan-rich foods like dates or bananas or decreasing intake of wheat and rye.
While serotonin is also present in some food items, like walnuts, unlike 5-HTP or tryptophan it can not pass the blood-brain barrier. Raising serotonin levels naturally becomes easy with 5-HTP.
N-acetyl Tyrosine

N-acetyl Tyrosine is a stable form of L-tyrosine supporting brain function by improving synthesis of catecholamines like dopamine, which helps increase alertness and lift mood.
N-acetyl-tyrosine also supports the production of thyroid hormone.
In this way tyrosine can combat the phenomenon of a slower metabolism in times of calorie restriction.
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For everyone placing an order, Pasio offers the option to receive a free sample and you can even request samples for supplements that are not listed.
From now on you can also opt for a FREE supplement (as a blister or full-size bottle) when placing an order for over 150 euro (shipping costs are NOT included).
There will be a list of up to 10 supplements of which you may choose.
Current choices are apple cider vinegar, chromium GTF, Energía, folic acid, 5 different probiotics (e.g. Oral Probiotic Gum), SAM-e, Sleep Optimizer and occasionally an unique opportunity to get a more valuable supplement, like Equine Dophilus.
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