Avoid taking certain supplements along with fish oil – risk of ‘uncontrollable bleeding’

“Kava kava is another natural supplement that helps to boost low serotonin levels and is used for mood support.

“If you are taking anti-anxiety medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), it’s dangerous to supplement with St John’s wort or/and kava kava.

“We need healthy levels of serotonin aka our ‘happy’ hormone to boost our mood, however if we are supplementing with multiple serotonin boosters then this can lead to serotonin syndrome which can be life threatening.”

She added: “A word of warning: If you are taking medication, please speak with a qualified health practitioner before taking supplements.