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What Serotonin Is

What Serotonin Is

Serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) is a naturally occurring substance that functions as a neurotransmitte to carry signals between nerve cells (called neurons) throughout your body.

Most commonly, people are aware of serotonin's role in the central nervous system (CNS).

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