Serotonin is gastrointestinal (GI) tract, platelets, and the central nervous system.
Serotonin is known contributor to feelings of well-being (happy), so it is also called "happiness hormone" despite not being hormone serotonin.
About 80 percent of the human body serotonin enterochromaffin cells in the gut can be used to control defecation.
The rest of the 20 percent are synthesized in serotonergic neurons in the central nervous system in which serotonin has many functions. The function of which regulate mood, appetite, sleep, and muscle contraction.
Serotonin also has some cognitive functions including memory (memory) and learning.
Serotonin secreting enterochromaffin cells, then passed into the blood. Serotonin is stored actively removed from the platelets.
If the blood clot, platelets secrete serotonin deposits collapsed blood vessels are used and helps to regulate hemostasis and blood clotting.
Serotonin also contributed to the growth of several types of cells that play a role in wound healing.
Among all these functions, the main function of serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. When the level of serotonin in the brain to change, you will change the behavior.
Low serotonin levels
With normal serotonin levels brings happiness, but at the same time the body experiences excessive stress, the body begins to use more serotonin to compensate for this.
The increased pressure of the body is not producing more serotonin to replace the amount of serotonin in use.
The body is in a recession can cause mild to moderate depression. Lower concentrations of serotonin in the brain, worsen depression.
Here are the symptoms of low serotonin levels:
• You have difficulty focusing and concentrating
• The smallest task can seem like an important task.
• Experience of chronic fatigue
• After the appetite problems
• trouble falling asleep
• S*xual arousal is low
• Low self-esteem
• Withdrawal social environment
Serotonin syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a condition when they found serotonin levels in the brain is too high.
Most people would probably think, and take it as a good thing, because it will keep serotonin in the approved body. But it is not.
When a person in the treatment of deperesi, most antidepressants increase serotonin levels in the brain.
For example, if a person takes drugs for the treatment of migraine and at the same time take the antidepressants, the two drugs will interact and lead to serotonin syndrome.
The most serious consequence of this condition can lead to death and symptoms can occur within minutes.
Here are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome:
• rapid heartbeat
• experiencing hallucinations
• experience diarrhea and vomiting
• Changes in blood pressure
• Loss of coordination
Therefore, if a depressed person, the best thing to do in order to receive and avoid using drugs that do not rely on your doctor's instructions appropriate treatment immediately consult a physician or health care professional.
