Low libido, sleep problems, body temperature, migraines… these are just some of the ailments that suggest low levels of serotonin We call the neurotransmitter the hormone of happiness. When he is normal, we are smiling. On the other hand, we would rarely associate some signs with its deficiency. Check out some of them.
Appetite for sweets and pasta
We know that consumption of carbohydrates, such as sugary treats and starchy foods, indirectly affects serotonin synthesis. When our levels of the happy hormone are down, our appetite for these not-so-he althy foods increases. Here we must also add something about tryptophan, which our body does not synthesize, but is very important for serotonin.
We get it through food, such as dairy products, meat, fish, nuts, etc., and it is also contained in carbohydrates. When we get enough tryptophan, our body also secretes serotonin.
But we should not forget that many of the foods that contain gluten lead to "addiction" to them.
Memory disorders
Serotonin is a very important neurotransmitter for normal cognitive function. According to research, its levels, when not deficient, can improve cognitive ability. Its most significant action is in memory consolidation - the conversion of short-term memory into long-term memory.
This is why it is believed that when there is a deficiency of serotonin, similar memory problems can be observed.
Anxiety
If you often suffer from anxiety, your serotonin levels may have dropped. Some anxiety medications increase levels of the neurotransmitter. But it should be noted that other neurotransmitters, such as gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), dopamine, and epinephrine, also play a role in anxiety disorders.
Chronic Fatigue
How are your energy levels? Do you often suffer from fatigue, lack of energy? Although the feeling of exhaustion, apathy, can be the result of many different conditions, prolonged fatigue can be due to low secretion of serotonin.
Digestive problems
Serotonin is synthesized in the brain and gastrointestinal tract. It is an important chemical that transmits signals between the brain and the digestive system. According to scientists, there is a link between irritable bowel syndrome and low serotonin levels.
