Evidence-based picks for Depression, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia, IBS, PCOS, OCD & Plantar Fasciitis. Phased to introduce one at a time. Always check with your GP before starting — particularly Berberine (drug interactions) and Inositol (if on blood sugar medication).
| # | Supplement | Recommended Product | Dose / Timing | Supply | Price | Per Day | Why This Pick · Notes | Buy |
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1 |
Magnesium Glycinate
3-in-1 Glycinate / Malate / Citrate
DepressionAnxietyFibromyalgiaOCD
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Nutrition Geeks
Magnesium Glycinate 3-in-1 · 1800mg · 90 vegan caps · UK Made
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2 caps/day
~384mg Evening
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3 months | ~£10 |
~11p |
Cofactor for serotonin and GABA synthesis — essential for depression and anxiety. Reduces cortisol reactivity, calms central sensitisation in fibromyalgia, and supports neurotransmitter production for OCD. Glycinate is gentle on digestion and supports sleep. Start here — most important single supplement for this cluster. | Amazon UK |
2 |
Vitamin D3 + K2
4000 IU D3 · 100mcg K2 MK-7
DepressionFibromyalgiaPCOS
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Unicorn Brands
D3 4000 IU + K2 MK7 · 365 tablets · 1-year supply · UK Made
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1 tablet/day
4000 IU Fatty meal
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12 months | ~£12 |
~3p |
Deficiency confirmed in depression, fibromyalgia and PCOS. D3 supports serotonin synthesis genes, reduces central sensitisation via VDR receptors and improves insulin sensitivity. Best value D3/K2 on Amazon UK — 14,000+ reviews. K2 directs calcium to bones, not soft tissue. | Amazon UK |
3 |
Omega-3 Fish Oil
High EPA ratio · 660mg EPA/440mg DHA
DepressionFibromyalgiaIBSPCOS
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Nutravita
Omega-3 2000mg · 660mg EPA + 440mg DHA · 240 softgels · 4-month supply · UK Made
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2 caps/day
2000mg With meal
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4 months | ~£14 |
~12p |
Meta-analyses confirm EPA reduces depression severity. Resolves neuroinflammation, restores gut barrier integrity and reduces central sensitisation driving fibromyalgia pain. High EPA:DHA ratio is the evidence-based target for mood. 27,000+ reviews — one of the best-rated omega-3 products on Amazon UK. UK made, sustainably sourced. | Amazon UK |
| # | Supplement | Recommended Product | Dose / Timing | Supply | Price | Per Day | Why This Pick · Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
Multi-Strain Probiotic
Lactobacillus + Bifidobacterium · 50B CFU
IBSOCDDepressionPCOS
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Recommended: Optibac or Bio-Kult
Multi-Strain Probiotic · 50B CFU · L. rhamnosus + L. acidophilus + Bifidobacterium · 30+ capsules
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1 cap/day
50B CFU Morning fasted
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1 month | ~£15–20 |
~50–65p |
Directly targets the root cause — gut dysbiosis. L. rhamnosus reduces OCD-like behaviours and anxiety in RCTs. L. acidophilus reduces IBS severity. Restores SCFA production, repairs gut barrier and reduces LPS-driven systemic inflammation. Start with a lower CFU count if IBS is severe and build up. Optibac is the UK clinical standard — widely available. | Amazon UK |
5 |
Myo-Inositol + D-Chiro
40:1 ratio · 2000mg Myo + 50mg DCI
PCOSOCDAnxiety
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Horbaach
Myo-Inositol & D-Chiro Inositol · 90 vegan tablets · 40:1 ratio · 2000mg Myo + 50mg DCI · UK available
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2–4 tabs/day
2000–4000mg Split doses with food
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1–3 months | ~£14 |
~15–30p |
The single most evidence-backed supplement for PCOS — improves insulin sensitivity, restores ovarian function and reduces androgen excess. RCT evidence also shows reduction in OCD severity via serotonin receptor signalling. The 40:1 ratio mirrors the body's natural balance. Allow 3–6 months for full hormonal benefit. Start at lower dose and build. | Amazon UK |
| # | Supplement | Recommended Product | Dose / Timing | Supply | Price | Per Day | Why This Pick · Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
NAC
N-Acetyl Cysteine 600mg
OCDFibromyalgiaDepression
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Solgar NAC
NAC N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 600mg · 60 vegan vegicaps · Soy-free · Gold standard quality
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1–2 caps/day
600–1200mg With food
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1–2 months | ~£22 |
~37p |
RCTs show NAC reduces OCD severity by normalising glutamate levels in the striatum. Also a glutathione precursor — reduces oxidative stress in fibromyalgia and supports gut barrier repair. One of the most well-evidenced supplements for OCD alongside inositol. Solgar is the benchmark quality product for NAC. | Amazon UK |
7 |
Ashwagandha KSM-66
+ L-Tryptophan + B6 · adaptogen
AnxietyPCOSFibromyalgiaDepression
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Nutrition Geeks
Ashwagandha KSM-66 3000mg + L-Tryptophan + B6 · 60 vegan caps · 2-month supply · UK Made
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1 cap/day
300mg extract Evening
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2 months | ~£12 |
~20p |
KSM-66 is the most clinically studied ashwagandha extract. RCTs show significant reduction in cortisol, anxiety scores and perceived stress — directly targeting HPA axis hyperactivation, the upstream driver of insulin resistance and androgen excess. The added L-Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin — a smart addition for depression and OCD. 5,400+ reviews. | Amazon UK |
| # | Supplement | Recommended Product | Dose / Timing | Supply | Price | Per Day | Why This Pick · Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
Methylated B-Complex
5-MTHF + Methylcobalamin B12
DepressionOCDPCOS
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BioCare
Methyl B Complex · Quatrefolic 5-MTHF + Adenosyl/Methyl B12 + P-5-P B6 · 60 vegan caps · UK brand
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1 cap/day
400mcg 5-MTHF Morning with food
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2 months | ~£22 |
~37p |
MTHFR variants (very common in depression/anxiety) impair folate methylation, reducing serotonin and dopamine synthesis. Methylfolate is the most well-evidenced adjunct to antidepressants. Also reduces homocysteine — elevated in PCOS. Quatrefolic is the gold-standard methylfolate form. Start at ¼ dose and build — some people are sensitive to methyl donors. | Amazon UK |
9 |
Berberine
500mg · natural insulin sensitiser
PCOSIBSFibromyalgia
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Best available UK pick
Berberine HCl 500mg · 60–120 vegan capsules · GMP certified · UK or EU made preferred
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500mg x2/day
1000mg total Before meals
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1–2 months | ~£15–20 |
~25–35p |
Activates AMPK — the same pathway as metformin — to reduce insulin resistance, lower androgens and restore cycle regularity in PCOS. RCTs show comparable effect to metformin for PCOS metabolic markers. Also modulates gut microbiome directly. Must check with GP first if on any medications — significant drug interactions. | Amazon UK |
10 |
Zinc + Selenium
+ Biotin · androgen & thyroid support
PCOSDepressionFibromyalgia
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Nutrition Geeks
Biotin 10,000mcg + Zinc + Selenium · 180 vegan tablets · Hair Vitamins Complex · UK Made
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1 tablet/day
With food
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6 months | ~£10 |
~6p |
Zinc inhibits 5-alpha reductase — the enzyme converting testosterone to DHT — the primary androgen driver in PCOS. Selenium is essential for thyroid function and reduces androgen receptor sensitivity. Both are commonly depleted in PCOS and depression. Biotin included supports healthy hair and nails. Nutrition Geeks' own product — 8,000+ reviews. | Amazon UK |