- What Is Serotonin and What Does It Do? | Psych Central
Serotonin — aka 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) — is a chemical substance your body produces naturally It acts both as a neurotransmitter and hormone, and it helps sends messages between your nerve
- Physiology, Serotonin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Serotonin, or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a neurotransmitter with an integral physiological role in the human body; it regulates various activities, including behavior, mood, memory, and gastrointestinal homeostasis
- Serotonin | Definition, Functions, Facts | Britannica
Serotonin, also called 5-hydroxytryptamine, is a biological molecule that acts as a vasoconstrictor and neurotransmitter It is derived from the amino acid tryptophan and is found in the brain, intestinal tissue, blood platelets, and mast cells
- What Is Serotonin? - Everyday Health
Serotonin is sometimes known as the happy chemical, because it appears to play an important role in regulating mood, and low levels of serotonin in the brain have been associated with depression
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