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Serotonin
Serotonin is a chemical derived from the Amino Acid tryptophan and acts as a neurotransmitter (communicating molecule between nerve cells).
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How is serotonin released?
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When was serotonin discovered?
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Can serotonin levels be tested?
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Can low serotonin levels cause pain ?
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How fast is serotonin able to increase & decrease?
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What is the definition or description of: serotonin?
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What causes low serotonin and how can it be increased?
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What happens if u have too much serotonin from taking medications?
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What are some ways to produce serotonin besides taking medicine/drugs?
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For mental health professionals what do they take for low serotonin levels to balance?
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What foods or medicinal compounds will lower serotonin (serotonin-mediated neurotransmission)?
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Could hydrocodone affect serotonin in any way?
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Is there a chance that Serotonin syndrome happens in my case ? i take (depram 40) 1.5 capsule / day ?
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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?
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Any tests for serotonin syndrome?
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How is serotonin syndrome treated?
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Do statins affect serotonin levels?
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Do shrooms alter your serotonin levels?
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What are symptoms of serotonin syndrome?
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What happens to serotonin at the synapse?
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Can chronic stress lower serotonin levels?
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How is serotonin related to corticosterone?
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Could you explain serotonin syndrome to me?
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How do I know if I have serotonin syndrome?
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Is it possible to die of serotonin syndrome?
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