Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain known to influence the functioning of the
Any disruption in the synthesis,
Serotonin originates in neurons deep in the midline of the brainstem. Because these neurons profile diffusely throughout the...
I was losing the argument. According to my neighbor, it was possible to take serotonin as a supplement and not only lose weight but... Read more »
A few years ago, if I mentioned serotonin to a class of 18 year olds, I would have been met by a wall of silence and maybe a question about... Read more »
One of the main tools in the fight against depression is the use of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI) drugs such as Prozac.... Read more »
A Migraine and medication question just came in for our Ask the Clinician column. There is so much confusion about this that it's become... Read more »
My last post looked into the benefit of some drugs with an anti-depressant effect in the treatment of the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. ... Read more »
The sleep hormone serotonin is lower in rotating shift workers compared to day workers, a study has found. The abnormal sleep patterns of shift... Read more »
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Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical found in the cells of the brain, in platelets, and in the intestine. In the central nervous system, it... Read more »