Four key chemicals influence our brains and bodies: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins. In his forthcoming book The DOSE Effect, neuroscientist TJ Power says harnessing them can ...
Summary: Serotonin in the gut epithelium plays a critical role in modulating mood and may provide a safer target for treating depression and anxiety. In animal studies, increasing gut serotonin ...
True to their name, SSRIs are medications that inhibit or limit the reuptake of serotonin. Serotonin is the chemical messenger associated with mood, energy, sexual functioning, digestion, and sleep.
Sunlight supports mental health by regulating circadian rhythms, boosting serotonin, and aiding vitamin D production. However, its absence in winter can lower mood and energy. Check out how light ...