Posted by stjames on May 18, 2003, at 19:14:22
In reply to Foods Serotonin, posted by McPac on May 18, 2003, at 15:44:57
> Which foods increase serotonin?
> Can foods ALONE increase the levels as much as meds? Thanks!Increasing serotonin does not help depression
as it is not caused be a lack of serotonin.
Increasing serotonin can cause serotonin
syndrome.Food contains proteins, made of amino-acids.
Amino-acids are the building blocks for neurotransmitters. However, your body is smart
and limits the amount of amino-acids used to make
neurotransmitters.It would seem we should listen to our bodies, they seem to be saying "Quit theying to increase
Serotonin because all I will do the flush out the excess persursors you are paying good money for".Unless one is homeless, not able to absorb nutrients correctly, or otherwise does not eat regular meals, ones body has all it needs to make
neurotransmitters and flushes quite a bit extra without using these persursors.One serving of meat or eggs contains all the aminos you will need.
Meds do not increase Serotonin, per se, they cause it to be regulated better and cause a complex adjustment of upstream and downstream
systems.
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