serotonin
noun
se·ro·to·nin
ˌsir-ə-ˈtō-nən 
ˌser-
: a phenolic amine neurotransmitter C10H12N2O that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is found especially in the brain, blood serum, and gastric mucous membrane of mammals
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Vitamin B6 can help reduce nausea by supporting the production of serotonin and dopamine.
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Exercise is another key element that boosts blood flow, which can increase serotonin and dopamine.
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Furthermore, SSRIs are systemically absorbed, leading to an increase in serotonin levels in not only the brain but also the gut.
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Peter Weiss, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Exercise is another key element that boosts blood flow, which can increase serotonin and dopamine.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, SSRIs are systemically absorbed, leading to an increase in serotonin levels in not only the brain but also the gut.
—Kara Margolis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Omega-3 Packed Foods Fatty fish, oysters, and seeds all contain omega-3, which increases serotonin.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
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serotonin
noun
se·ro·to·nin
ˌsir-ə-ˈtō-nən
ˌser-
ˌser-
: a phenolic amine neurotransmitter C10H12N2O that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is found especially in the brain, blood serum, and gastric mucous membrane of mammals
called also 5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine
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