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Podcast: PRay TeLL, Dr. Hash
Episode: 1454 Serotonin
Description: It’s not a coincidence that serotonin is often referred to as the "happiness hormone" because it is the source of contentment, the baseline level of happiness. It carries signals among nerve cells throughout your body. Serotonin also regulates blood pressure, temperature, neural development, sleep, digestion, appetite & libido. Serotonin is targeted by several antidepressants, most notably, SSRIs & SNRIs which block its reabsorption in nerve synapses to elevate its levels. Serotonin is found in nearly all bilateral animals, including insects, spiders and worms, and also occurs in fungi and plants. In plants and insect venom, it serves a defensive function by in...