10 Best Supplements

St. John's Wort

According to the book, 'Herbs & Natural Supplements,' St. John's Wort is not only good for treating depression and anxiety,but it also can be used topically to treat hemorrhoids and warts. For depression and anxiety, take 300 mg a day, the book states.

Ginseng

Ginseng lowers blood pressure, according to Reader's Digest's 'The Best Herbs & Supplements For Diabetes.' For best results, 'Herbs & Natural Supplements' recommends taking 200 to 250 mg a day.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle, available in capsules, is used to treat diseases of the liver, such as cirrhosis. Doctors recommend taking about 200 mg three times a day.

Red Yeast Rice

Another supplement that is becoming popular, Red Yeast Rice, lowers cholesterol by inhibiting its synthesis and without harming the liver like regular cholesterol-lowering medicines do, according to the Mayo Clinic. Because cholesterol medicines go through the liver for 'processing,' long-term negative effects could include cirrhosis. In the article, 'Top 10 Supplements for Hearth Health,' Gale Maleskey suggests taking 600 mg of Red Yeast Rice twice a day.

Echinacea

Touted as a great supplement for allergy sufferers and for fighting cold and flu, Echinacea can be combined with Golden Seal, another herb, to fight what ails you. Take up to 500 mg a day of Echinacea and about 250 mg of Golden Seal, according to 'Herbs & Natural Supplements.'

Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto would be at the top of a list of 10 supplements for men. It is used to protect the prostate. The book 'Herbs & Natural Supplements' recommends taking 585 mg a day for four to six months.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo boosts brain function, which makes it ideal for depression and other mental/mood disorders. 'Herbs & Natural Supplements' says to take 40 mg a day.

Garlic

According to the article, 'The Ten Best Supplements For Heart Health,' garlic is a miracle supplement. It helps to preserve elasticity in blood vessels and can modestly reduce blood pressure and high cholesterol. Garlic also has been used for treating throat infections because of it's antimicrobial properties when eaten raw or roasted. The recommended dosage is 600 mg to 1,200 mg a day.

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice has been used for centuries to treat bladder and kidney issues. 'Herbs & Natural Supplements' suggests drinking more than 5,000 mg a day, which can be done easily by drinking 100 percent fruit juice.

Spirulina

Spirulina, an ocean algae, is mentioned in almost every issue of 'Health and Fitness Magazine.' The plant-based diet supplement provides the nutrients needed to help malnourished people gain weight. According to 'Herbs & Natural Supplements,' the recommended dosage is three to five grams daily.