If your body is in good concordance on everything you do like gestures, reactions all movements, it is thanks to nerve transmitters. These are neurological messengers that are also called neurotransmitters. Among these commissioning substances in the body, we can note serotonin. How does it act in the nervous system, what to do to ensure sufficiency in the body and would it be possible to improve its performance?

Serotonin: everything you need to know

Serotonin is a chemical substance present in the body. It is a neurotransmitter or also neuromodulator, as it has the role of regulating the neurological reaction system including emotions, sleep, behavior, depression, pain, aggression, aversion, fear ... In all, it is mixed in the state mood and we would even say, happiness. It is found in the nervous system, particularly in the central part and in the digestive part, especially in the intestines.  

A transmitting agent throughout the body

Only about 1% of the totalserotonin in the entire body is found in the central nervous system. The rest is distributed in the body: in the blood and especially in the gastrointestinal tract, the latter constitutes a place of its secretion and which contains the 90% of serotonin in the body. This substance is produced by the biochemical conversion of tryptophan. Scientifically, it is known as 5-hydroxytryptamine or just 5-HT.  

How does serotonin work in the body?

The main role ofserotonin is to transmit messages between each region of the brain. It is secreted by neurons that capture them again after having communicated information. An element is not infinitely used, in the course of time and wear, this is degraded and transformed into 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid before disappearing completely and ejected in the urine.

Serotonin is in direct connection with about 40 million brain cells. This has an instant impact on reactions and behaviors. This function controls mood, feelings, desires, appetite, assimilation, memories as well as other behaviors.

Otherwise, serotonin also acts outside the nervous system. It has a considerable influence on the cardiovascular system. In this context, it has the role of regulating the heart rhythm through emotions and feelings. We also note its actions in the muscles and endocrine areas.

Serotonin, the hormone of reaction

It is noted that serotonin is primarily a neurotransmitter agent of the nervous system. Almost all of them are found in the intestinal area. This is why emotions directly attack the digestive system through stomach aches or discomfort in the abdomen. Furthermore, the regulation of appetite and satiety is a result on the effects ofserotonin. In the case of toxic substance absorption, the digestive tract becomes irritated and produces a large amount of serotonin. The messages sent to the brain cause a feeling of nausea in order to expel the foreign body.

The pain you were feeling is a result of the neurotransmission system in your body. During an injury or inflammation, serotonin is produced in the blood. This makes a sensitizing impact and activates in the spinal cord. The brain is alerted, the pain is felt.

Serotonin is also a stimulating agent in the of sleep and awakening. The neurotransmission acts on the need or sufficiency of sleep. Whether you are sleeping or awake, this is stimulated by serotonin.

Finally, serotonin is responsible for sexual function. It regulates the desires and conditions the activities.

Paying attention to serotonin levels

It is not possible to measure serotonin levels in the nervous system. However, its level in the blood and in the digestive system can be well known. For this, a blood or urine test should be done. While no conclusion can be drawn about sufficiency or not,serotonin deficiency is perceivable through a person's neurological reactions to pain, emotions, and behaviors. This lack is considered dangerous, as it could lead to a psychological imbalance.

The effects of serotonin deficiency

It is called serotonin deficiency serotonin in the case of a person in the body does not produce enough of this substance. This phenomenon is presented by a low production in the brain, a problem of reception or only a deficiency in tryptophan, the cell responsible for the secretion.

The victim of this phenomenon exhibits a anxious state at all times. Typically, this person is in a depression situation. She often has feelings of fear that could be associated with eating disorders and problems with assimilation or concentration. She is also aggressive and impulsive.

Regulating serotonin levels: it's possible

In the case of a deficiency, or to avoid withdrawal problems, the serotonin level in the body should be regulated or increased. In addition to pharmaceutical solutions that already exist today, it is advisable to consume foods rich in tryptophans or serotonin.

In order to regulate serotonin levels, it is advisable to consume banana expressively. Otherwise, oilseeds are serotonin-rich foods. You can also eat fruits like pineapple, kiwi or plum.

Foods rich in tryptophan are eggs, dairy products such as cheese, meat, fish, soybeans and beets. Thus, according to the advice of nutritionists, one should avoid foods rich in proteins that ravage the tryptophan in the body.

Sources:

https://www.herbano.com/fr/magazine/blog/sante-nutrition-1/serotonine-lhormone-de-la-bonne-humeur-264

https://www.lanutrition.fr/bien-etre/a-quoi-sert-la-serotonine-