Types Of Hormones: Serotonin
This hormone stabilizes our emotions, and can also affect our ‘arousal’ intensity and bowel movements.
Low levels of this ‘stabilizing’ molecule is linked to depression.
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What Serotonin Regulates
- Mood - Serotonin is often called the body's natural "feel-good" chemical. It's also why it's often a target of medications that are used to treat depression, anxiety, etc.
- Digestion - Serotonin contributes to normal bowel function and reduces your ...
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