Serotonin News

Stress hormones like cortisol harm our health. Serotonin, the happy hormone, is boosted by carbs. Physical and mental stress can be reduced by vitamin C.

Recently, a study conducted by scientists on mice revealed to them the action of serotonin in individually promoting patience in the specific areas of the brain. Researchers in Japan found that the mice became more patient in waiting for food when the hormone was artificially triggered in them during the lab experiment. "Serotonin is one of the most famous neuromodulators of behavior, helping to regulate mood, sleep-wake cycles and appetite," the author said.

Serotonin affects emotions, sleep, anxiety, depression, appetite, pulse and breathing. It also plays a role in serious psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression.