Evidstack comparisons

St. John's Wort vs Omega-3 EPA/DHA: Depressive symptoms

Keep mild-to-moderate depression, differing omega-3 formulations, major drug interactions and uncertain findings separate. This is not a general mood-boost comparison.

Separate studies, not a head-to-head trial. Source-checked conclusions do not validate older numerical estimates.

St. John's Wort

Mild-to-moderate depression

Source-checked conclusion: supported

St. John’s wort can help mild-to-moderate depression. It is not established for severe depression or long-term treatment.

Potentially serious medication interactions include antidepressants and reduced effectiveness of contraceptive pills. Prescriber review matters.

Population: Adults with mild-to-moderate depression. Formulation: Oral St. John’s wort preparations.

AI-assisted source check dated 2026-09-30. Selected effect only.

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Omega-3 EPA/DHA

Depressive symptoms

Source-checked conclusion: uncertain

A meaningful benefit of omega-3 EPA/DHA supplements for depression remains uncertain. EPA-rich and DHA-rich products cannot be treated as interchangeable.

Low or very low certainty; formulations and trials differ. This is not evidence of a general mood boost or a replacement for depression treatment.

Population: People with depression in supplementation studies. Formulation: Oral omega-3 supplements containing EPA and/or DHA.

AI-assisted source check dated 2026-10-05. Selected effect only.

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