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“FTA: > The hormone estrogen can specifically trigger brain serotonin neurons to inhibit binge eating in female mice, researchers report. They add that this result is consistent with data in humans.”

Jim Kean is the CEO of National Pro Grid League (NPGL) and founder of WellnessFX.

“00:10:30 - Extreme obesity dramatically shortens life expectancy. News release. 00:11:40 - Vitamin D regulates serotonin synthesis.”

“The active steroid hormone binds the vitamin D receptor and regulates gene transcription. She links this biology with serotonin synthesis, brain function, and immune function. For people who begin deficient, Dr. Patrick discusses about 4,000 IU per day raising blood levels toward sufficiency.”

“Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy, are typically the first line of treatment for people who have depression. The response to treatment with SSRIs is moderate and variable, however, ranging from 40 to 60 percent, with remission rates ranging from 30 to 45 percent.”

“Product quality can make dose selection difficult. An analysis of 31 commercial melatonin supplements found measured content ranging from 83 percent below to 478 percent above the label claim, and eight products contained detectable serotonin.”

“Interestingly, scientists have identified several tryptophan hydroxylase 2 gene variants associated with ADHD. The marine omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) also play roles in serotonin pathways.”

“The authors suggested this may have been caused by lower levels of serotonin in the gut due to depletion of vitamin B6, a necessary cofactor for producing serotonin. This research could have important implications for human health.”

“Numerous studies have shown that exercise increases the production of a neurotrophic factor in the brain called BDNF and serotonin. There are variations in both the genes that encode for BDNF and the serotonin transporter that predispose individuals to depression due to lower production. Exercise may help correct for some of the deficit in either of these since in boosts the production of both.”

“A paper I published in 2014 explains a mechanism by which vitamin D affects serotonin and makes a case for how this might be able to affect autism since normal fetal brain development requires serotonin.”