Question 1

if serotonin is a hormone of "happiness" then how come is it low when we're in love?

do all infatuated people have low levels of serotonin?

Accepted Answer

Love & serotonin: I think this shows that the experience of "love" is much more complex than serotonin levels -- and also that infatuation is not completely blissful. Consider the constant checking for messages from a new flame, and the agony if the desired lover doesn't return one's feelings or interest.  There's both an obsessive quality to it, and there is suffering. Similar neurotransmitter issues in ocd.

Question 2

which foods raise serotonin levels?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin: Foods rich in essential amino acids, especially tryptophan & tyrosine.

Question 3

what drinks decrease serotonin levels?

Accepted Answer

One that doesn't: Quite a few web pages state that caffeine consumption causes a drop in serotonin. Not true- caffeine works directly on adenosine receptors. It also leads to increased dopamine action, producing a sense of pleasure that may account for much of the appeal of caffeine drinks. Over-reliance on caffeine can cause problems but decreased serotonin is not one of them.

Question 4

do statins affect serotonin levels?

Accepted Answer

Statins : A search of the literature reveals that there probably is an effect of statins on serotonin. It is not clear,  but a great question.

Biochemistry. 2010 Jul 6;
Chronic cholesterol depletion using statin impairs the function and dynamics of human serotonin(1A) receptors.
Am J Psychiatry. 2016 Aug 1;173(8)May 3.
The Effect of Concomitant Treatment With SSRIs and Statins: A Population-B

Question 5

do shrooms alter your serotonin levels?

Accepted Answer

Shrooms: They contain the indole alkaloid psilocybin, which is a tryptamine compound which is chemically related to tryptophan, & is structurally similar to serotonin.

Question 6

can sugar actually lower serotonin levels?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Not usually, however it is possible that low serotonin can cause depression which can then cause the sugar or carbohydrate craving. A supplement called chromium picolinate may be helpful to some people for this symptom.

Question 7

can chronic stress lower serotonin levels?

Accepted Answer

Not always: But it can, usually in the susceptible individual.

Question 8

can fluctuating serotonin levels cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Serotonin is a critical neuro-signaling chemical; a deficiency may result in chronic pains, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression and a propensity to overeat. Low serotonin levels are found in migraineurs and disorders they suffer with increased frequency including depression, irritable bowel syndrome, as well as, other chronic pain syndromes. The activity of serotonin can be altered with ssris, .

Question 9

can i tell me how i can increase serotonin level?

Accepted Answer

No, not without: Knowing the reason why you think you need more serotonin. There are more than 15 serotonin receptors and receptor subtypes. Different medications affect different ones. Symptom profile would need to be known and if you truly want to raise serotonin for a medical reason then i would recommend that you see your family doctor for this. Best wishes.

Question 10

could psilocybin raise or lower the level of serotonin?

Accepted Answer

See below: Psilocin has a high affinity for the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor in the brain, where it mimics the effects of serotonin.

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