serotonin
noun
, ˌser-\
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Specifically, bright light exposure early in the day stimulates serotonin production, improving your mood and happiness, and regulates melatonin in the evening, improving your sleep. — Lynn Kim, House Beautiful, "This Little Light Could Make You Feel Happier," 26 Mar. 2019 Tricyclic antidepressants, which hinder reabsorption of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine (this is implicated in your fight-or-flight response, are another common option for both panic attacks and anxiety, according to the DSM-5. — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, "Is There a Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and a Panic Attack?," 12 Sep. 2018 Having carbs like white rice, pasta or white potatoes at dinner as a side is another way to increase levels of tryptophan, and thus serotonin and melatonin. — Denise Foley, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get to Sleep Fast: 8 Simple Ideas," 27 Dec. 2012 These work by obstructing how easily your brain reabsorbs serotonin, a neurotransmitter that can affect your mood, the Mayo Clinic explains. — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, "Is There a Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and a Panic Attack?," 12 Sep. 2018 In addition to dopamine, atypical antipsychotics can also affect levels of mood-affecting neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and others, Dr. Li explains. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "9 Things You Should Know About Taking Antipsychotic Drugs," 7 Dec. 2018 This amino acid triggers the release of serotonin, which is a feel-good brain chemical. — Marie Claire, "9 Foods That Reduce Stress Levels," 21 Mar. 2010 Antipsychotics generally work by affecting the levels of brain neurotransmitters that impact mood, like serotonin and dopamine, Dr. Alan explains. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Bipolar Disorder Treatments You Should Know About," 30 Nov. 2018 One species has been found to enhance serotonin production, which can lead to greater happiness and lower stress. — Lisa Margonelli, WSJ, "‘Never Home Alone’ Review: The Critters Chez Nous," 28 Nov. 2018These 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
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— called also 5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine
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