@doctorsood: 🧠 NAC → N-acetylcysteine boosts glutathione, the brain’s key antioxidant. Meta-analyses show it can ease depressive and anxiety symptoms when used as adjunct therapy for OCD or bipolar depression. Typical doses range from 1200–2400 mg/day under medical supervision. Watch for GI upset or medication interactions (PMID: 35316513). 🩸 Iron + Vitamin C → Iron alone raises ferritin and hemoglobin within 6–8 weeks if absorbed properly. Adding vitamin C may provide a small boost (~0.14 g/dL in Hb, ~3 µg/L in ferritin), though not always clinically significant. Pairing the two is still reasonable for improved tolerance and absorption (PMID: 40765927). 🌼 Chamomile tea → Long-term chamomile extract reduced anxiety severity in generalized anxiety disorder (PMID: 27912875). Drinking chamomile tea for two weeks improved sleep quality and postpartum mood in a randomized trial (PMID: 26483209). Avoid if allergic to ragweed or using anticoagulants. 📝 Journaling → Writing a short bedtime to-do list helped participants fall asleep faster, especially when the list was specific (PMID: 29058942). In a 12-week trial, online journaling reduced anxiety and improved mood in medical patients, with benefits seen within a month (PMID: 30530460). 💡 Takeaway: Addressing oxidative stress, nutrient balance, and emotional regulation through small, consistent habits can make a measurable difference in energy, sleep, and calm. Follow @doctorsoood to improve your health IQ and for similar content. #MentalHealth #EnergySupport #NAC #Iron #VitaminC #ChamomileTea #Journaling #Medical #Health

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