St. John’s Wort is a small flowering herb that is recognised worldwide to be effective in treating mild depression since it contains Hyperforin. It is classified under the genus Hypericum, the plant is grouped under the species -Hypericum perforatum. The yellow flowering plant is commonly called St. John’s Wort because it is harvested on St. John’s day. This perennial plant produces a purplish red liquid when its flowers are buds are crushed. Hyperforin Supplement Information Hyperforin is extracted from St. John’s Wort because of its anti-depressant effects and depression gene reliever. This natural compound acts like any other prescription anti-depressant, by acting as a reuptake inhibitor and increasing the level of neurotransmitters to regulate the norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin, which are found to regulate the moods and emotions in the brain. An imbalance in any of the three chemicals can cause depression. Hyperforin Effects Hyperforin effects to cure mood disorder depend on the quantity contained din the flowering plant.  St Johns Wort plants containing varying levels of Hyperforin was clinically tested on over 140 patients to study the effects and contraindications. According to the Hyperforin information journal, one extract contained a minimal amount of Hyperforin (0.5%), and the other extract was standardised to produce 5% of Hyperforin. The former extract hardly performed and could not control depression and the causes of substance induced depression while the latter mixture of 5% Hyperforin could significantly control depression. Hyperforin For Depression Hyperforin review forums stated that adverse side effects from taking the extract ...

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