Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and irritable ...

Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS.

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes ...

Aside from carb-rich whole grains, other food sources of serotonin-boosting tryptophan include nuts and pulses like beans and peas as well as animal products such as cheese, eggs, and fish. Below, a ...

Learn how specific intestinal bacteria can produce serotonin, influencing gut health and offering new IBS treatment options.

You can boost these chemicals through diet, dance, and more.

Blueberries: Nature's Memory Boosters These tiny blue powerhouses pack an extraordinary punch when it comes to brain health.

Serotonin and dopamine are two neurotransmitters that work in tandem to boost mood and regulate bodily functions like sleep ...

Platelets are clot-forming cell fragments that circulate through the blood. In retrospect, they make perfect sense as the body’s serotonin truckers because they absorb the gut-derived hormone, store ...

Because now we correctly know where this delivery is regulated." Often called a "happiness hormone," serotonin regulates mood, so it's often associated with the brain. In reality, less than 5% of ...

Early research suggests a brain test may predict whether antidepressants will cause sexual dysfunction. There has never been a way to predict this effect.

Researchers have discovered that the ability to have an erection or to orgasm is related to the levels of serotonin in the brain, but this relation only applies to depressed patients taking SSRI ...