In my last post we talked about the recent Consumer Reports list of supplements to avoid. Kava, a supplement used to treat anxiety, was one reported to avoid for possibly dangerous side effects. But are there supplements to treat mood and anxiety which are not known to pose great health risks and also have research to back up their efficacy? You have to do your homework to find them but there are some supplements which may fit this category. Rhodiola rosea is one supplement I have come...
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