What decreases Serotonin levels?
Stress caused by emotional crisis, inadequate rest and nutrition, excessive caffeine or alcohol use, and lack of exercise can have serious impact on the brain’s ability to produce serotonin. Why is Serotonin important? Low Serotonin levels can lead to problems such as aggression, alcoholism, anxiety, bulimia, depression, seizures, fatigue, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder, food and carbohydrate cravings, hyperactivity, irritability, muscle and bone discomfort, obesity, obsessive compulsive disorders, panic disorders, premenstrual syndrome, short attention span, sleep disorders, scattered thoughts, and severe headaches.* How can 5-HTP Help? Supplementing with 5-HTP can successfully raise serotonin levels because it can serve as a direct building block for serotonin to reduce the negative consequences associated with low serotonin levels.* Sleep Quality Serotonin balances other hormones involved in the production of sleep and sleep quality, including melatonin.* Studies with 5-H
