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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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.
What is Serotonin?
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, or chemical messenger, that’s involved in many processes throughout your body, from regulating your mood to promoting smooth digestion.
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