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What Serotonin Regulates

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 appetite to help you know when you're full.
  • Blood Clotting - Increased serotonin levels cause the tiny arteries to narrow - a crucial step in the process of wound healing.
  • Sexual Function - High serotonin levels have been linked to a decrease in sexual desire.

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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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Causes of Low Serotonin

Causes of Low Serotonin

There's no single cause of low serotonin levels, but it typically occurs for one of two reasons:

  • Not having enough serotonin - Your body might not be able to produce enough serotonin because of other factors, such as nutritional and vitamin deficiencies.
  • Inefficient use o...

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Serotonin is considered to be the "feel good" chemical in the brain. In addition to helping regulate your mood, serotonin has a number of different jobs throughout the body from your gut to blood clotting to sexual function.

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