SEROTONIN:
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, therefore it is responsible
from carrying electrical signals between nerve cells. You may see it
demonstrated on the image below.
These neurotransmitters have a key role in the function of
our brains. Serotonin is produced in
many spots of our body, mainly in the brain. It is also usually found in the
central nervous system and digestive tract.
The serotonin level in our body affects hunger, memory, social
behavior and sleep; therefore it has a very crucial place in our quality of
life.
Many scientists believe that the absence of serotonin may
lead to depression, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, extra
sensitivity and panic attacks.
We may lack serotonin due to three main reasons:
- Lack of production of serotonin in brain cells
- Lack of receptor regions
- Lack of tryptophan (it is an alpha amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins, as well as the production of serotonin)
How To Increase Levels of Serotonin in the Body in a Natural
Way:
Do Exercise: Daily
exercises such as walking, cycling and running would help increasing serotonin
levels. Massaging could also help.
Spend Some Time Under Sunlight: Vitamin D also has a role in
serotonin production.
Nutrition: Consume meals that contain vitamin B6 (sunflower
seed, walnut), vitamin B9 (green beans, cabbage, broccoli, cabbage), and vitamin
B12 (red meat, eggs, cheese). Also, eating foods that are rich in tryptophan
such as soy beans, almonds, milk, yoghurt would help increasing the serotonin.
Avoid Stress: Well,
not only to ease the process of serotonin release, but also to maintain a
healthy life; it is inevitable that stress must be prohibited at all costs.
Sources: Biological Psychiatry: A Journal of Psychiatric neuroscience
and Therapeutics, Multiyasam.com
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