serotonin
noun
ˌser-\
Definition of serotonin
: 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: An ingredient needed to produce serotonin, the main neurotransmitter that regulates mood and sleep. — Elizabeth Bernstein, WSJ, "The Food That Helps Battle Depression," 2 Apr. 2018 By the 1950s, scientists studying LSD had discovered serotonin, figured out that the human brain was full of something called neurotransmitters and begun inching toward the development of the first antidepressants. — Tom Bissell, New York Times, "Michael Pollan Drops Acid — and Comes Back From His Trip Convinced," 4 June 2018 Previous research also showed that changes in levels of the brain chemical serotonin, known to be involved in mood, and which is the key element of SSRIs, can affect amygdala development as well. — Alice Park, Time, "Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Lead to Fetal Brain Changes," 9 Apr. 2018 That's because the carbs kick-start the production of serotonin, a hormone that regulates your sleep cycle and relaxes you. — Rachel Morris, Woman's Day, "8 Delicious Desserts That Can Help You Sleep Better Than Ever," 27 Aug. 2015 But studies have never proved that depressed people suffer from low serotonin (some do, some have normal levels and others have high levels). — Maggie Jones, New York Times, "A Reckoning With an Imperfect Science in ‘Blue Dreams’," 3 Apr. 2018 Progesterone may also influence neurotransmitters like serotonin, which help establish your mood. — Zahra Barnes, SELF, "11 Symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder You Shouldn’t Ignore," 6 Feb. 2018 In effect, the drugs increase the concentration of serotonin, another neurotransmitter that fascinated Dr. Carlsson. — Harrison Smith, Washington Post, "Arvid Carlsson, Nobel laureate who uncovered a treatment for Parkinson’s, dies at 95," 2 July 2018 These are thought to increase feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, Stepita says. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "9 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Calm And Safe During Fireworks," 30 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'serotonin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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serotonin
noun
ˌser-
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Medical Definition of serotonin
: 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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