Serotonin is a critical brain chemical. It helps to regulate mood, sleep patterns and stress levels. Many things you do in your daily activity can bring about a deficiency in serotonin levels, such as not getting enough sun light to living in a high stress environment or eating a poor diet and a lack of […]
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening disorder in which the body has too much serotonin. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of serotonin syndrome in this article. What is Serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, or a chemical that helps relay signals from one area of the brain to another. While the majority of […]
If you have ever wondered about where our energy comes from, then look no further than adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as this is considered to be the most important part of the energy chain. In fact, it can be found in every cell in our body so that when energy is needed it is derived from […]
GABA or gamma-Aminobutyric acid is a neurotransmitter that is produced in the central nervous system of the body. It is considered one of the chief inhibitory neurotransmitters in the nervous system of the human body. This substance works to reduce excitability and helps to regulate body functions. It has a natural calming effect and can […]
Melatonin is a necessary hormone secreted in the brain. It comes from the pineal gland and is responsible for regulating the other hormones throughout the body as well as keeping the body’s internal clock running smoothly. Our body’s internal clock is also referred to as the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is extremely important in […]