Is it ok to take this combination of vitamins and herbs?

Question

OK,
in the morning, I take a Noni pill, just that because your supposed to take it on an empty stomach. About 30 minutes later, I eat and then take a:

50 mg 5 HTP, 300 mg ST. Johns Wort, 500 mg Passion Flower, a multi vitamin, and two 1605 mg valerian root.

Than at night I take another 50 mg 5 HTP, St. Johns, Valerian, Passion Flower and about 800 mcg of melatonin to get a better sleeping pattern.

I take all this to slow down my central nervous system and just started taking them two days ago. Is that safe since they are all herbs and vitamins?

Thanks for taking the time to read this and provide your honest opinion.

I take them for anxiety by the way.
Have any of these helped you in any experinece?

Answer 1

The noni and the multivitamin should be ok.

Why, however, are you taking all of the others together like that? They are all used for similar problems, so they shouldn't and don't need to be used together. If it starts to work, how will you know what exactly is working? It's best to start small and find out what works for you and what doesn't so you won't be wasting your money on excess items that you don't need. I would start by trying one of the products and adjust the amount if it's not working right away to see if it helps or not. If that doesn't work then move on to the others one by one.

Personally I would go with the 5HTP first, it works pretty well for me. I am currently taking 50mg twice a day for a facial nerve problem. Depending on your multivitamin you may also want to add an extra calcium/magnesium/vit d as those minerals can help relaxing as well (just make sure the calcium is calcium citrate and total vit d intake doesn't go over 600-800 IU a day, unless you know your vit d is really low).

Also, try to eat a balanced diet including lots of vegetables and fruits.

Just because items are vitamins and herbs does not mean they are good for you in any amount you choose. Vitamins, minerals and herbs really don't get the respect they deserve. They are very powerful and are very important to our bodies and can actually have side effects. You can overdose. Of course typically an overdose wouldn't usually be as bad or irreversable as a pharmaceutical overdose but still, before taking anything you should research the item to make sure that is what you want and to see what the recommended dose is. Moderation is the key, just because something is good for you doesn't mean a million of that something is better.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

No, taking these supplements together and in doses that high is not very healthy. First of all, St. John's Wort is a potent blood thinner and can cause complications if you ever need to take other medications or have even minor surgery. In some people, extended use can increase the frequency of mood swings or even increase depression. Dosages of Valerian root as high as you're currently taking can cause low blood pressure and since your taking it with a catalyst like St. John's Wort, you are boosting that effect. Actually, every single thing your are taking will lower your blood pressure. A dosage of valerian that high is meant to be taken to induce sleep, so I don't understand why you would want that in the morning. 100 mgs of 5-HTP are useless if you're taking them for depression and Noni is an expensive gimmick that provides very little in the way herbal therapy. The conditions it claims to reverse or improve can be improved by a healthier diet and exercise, so it's not exactly manna from heaven. Melatonin and passion flower are also expensive alternatives to exercise for improving sleep and exercise does a better job as long as you don't overdue it.
I suspect that you are taking all of these at the same time to relieve either anxiety or depression or both. What you are basically getting is a carpet bomb effect. If one of them works, you'll never know it because you've got 5 other things going down with it. On top of this problem, you're also taking herbal supplements that do the same job as chamomile, just faster and harder. My advice: pick one, use it for 2-4 weeks and then evaluate how you feel. Eventually, you will find the one that gives you a beneficial effect and you can save money avoiding the others. Also, the number of supplements you are taking coupled with their dosages is unnecessary for treating mere anxiety or stress. If you're taking these to treat a serious condition like epilepsy, you're in dangerous territory.

Answer 3

I don't know about Noni Juice but heard of it!
Can't comment on that. You don't need to take
both St. Johns Wort and also Valerian cause they do the same thing. Melatonin is the allapathy equivalent of St. Johns Wort or Valerian. I suggest U reduce what you're taking by half. U should see a qualified Wholistic practitioner: Herbalist, or Naturopath!
All some people need for anxiety is cammomile tea! Try tea form of herbs and if that works forget the pill form. Herbal Pills are only made for those that find the tea form too slow for them! I'm herbalist HA-6B008

Answer 4

St. John's Wort and 5 HTP pose a possible interaction.
"Studies report that 5-HTP may act in the body like this supplement [St. John's Wort] , which may alter the effects of this supplement and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution."

Answer 5

Herbs were the first drugs know to mankind. They act as drugs in our systems and should be approached with the same caution as prescription drugs. You need to discuss this regimen with your doctor, especially if you're taking any prescription medications. 5-HTP and St. Johns Wort affect serotonin levels, as do many prescription medications for anxiety. Too much of or the wrong combination of these OTC products, especially if taking them with prescription medications can cause a problem called serotonin syndrome. Please be careful and safe.

Answer 6

There is no vitamin or supplement that will have an effect on the cervical curve. You may want to visit a good chiropractor for an evaluation of your condition and treatment.