In the central nervous system, serotonin acts as a calming neurotransmitter, and one of its main roles is to balance and control the other stimulating neurotransmitters.
With normal levels of serotonin you may feel:
Happy
A sense of well-being
Mellow and relaxed
Hopeful and optimistic
At peace
Creative and thoughtful
Solid impulse control; Can say “no” more easily
Reduced sensitivity to pain
Deep restful sleep
Secure and safe
With low levels of serotonin you may feel:
Angry, irritable, filled with rage
Violent and anti social behavior
Can’t sleep well, insomnia
Anxious
Panicky
Rapid thoughts
Decreased interest in sex
Carbohydrate and sugar cravings
Alcohol cravings
Headaches and migraines
Aches and pains
Intestinal distress
Serotonin levels can be raised by a natural supplement called 5-HTP. 5-HTP is a compound produced in the body from the amino acid called tryptophan. Brain cells synthesize 5-HTP in a two-step process that begins with tryptophan, which comes from dietary sources such as turkey and milk. Once absorbed into the cell, tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP the precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin (for peace and calming) and the hormone melatonin, which helps in sleep regulation.
There are several advantages for taking 5-HTP, as opposed to L-tryptophan to elevate brain serotonin levels. The main one is simple: 5-HTP is one step closer to metabolically building serotonin than tryptophan. In other words, 5-HTP more readily converts to serotonin than tryptophan does.
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