Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that help your brain communicate with your body. Low serotonin levels are associated with mood problem like anxiety and depression. On the other hand, too much serotonin cause nausea and diarrhea,
Your body creates serotonin from the tryptophan you get from food. ( The first step is from the body to convert tryptophan to 5-HTP [ 5- hydroxy-tryptophan], which is then converted to serotonin.) Thus, the more tryptophan you eat, the more serotonin you brain will create. Serotonin itself won't cross the blood-brain barrier, so taking serotonin itself, such as in a supplement, doesn't help.
Foods that provide tryptophan ( and thereby stimulate production of 5-HTP) include white-meat turkey, grand beef, cottage cheese, chicken thighs, pumpkin seed, milk, and almonds. You may remember from Thanksgiving that too much tryptophan from turkey will make you tired, so as with everything, moderation is key. You can also stimulate production of serotonin in your brain by breathing deeply and by getting a massage.
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