I wonder what her serotonin levels are?
Serotonin is an important chemical neurotransmitter in the human body.
It is commonly regarded as a chemical that is responsible for maintaining mood balance.
Serotonin is created by a biochemical conversion process.
Serotonin is manufactured in the brain and the intestines. The majority of the body's serotonin, between 80-90%, can be found in the gastrointestinal tract.
Serotonin that is used inside the brain must be produced within it.
It is thought that serotonin can affect mood and social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory and sexual desire and function.
An association has been made between depression and serotonin. Scientists remain unsure whether decreased levels of serotonin contribute to depression or depression causes a decrease in serotonin levels.
Drugs that alter serotonin levels have important clinical uses such as in the treatment of depression, nausea and migraine.
Medical research continues to evaluate the role of serotonin in obesity and Parkinson's disease.
Other ways to increase body serotonin levels include mood induction, light, exercise and diet.