Serotonin facts
What is Serotonin
Nerotransmitter/Hormone
Could Serotonin be life-threatening
Unfortunately so
How many Oxygen molecules are in serotonin
There is 1 Oxygen molecule in serotonin
What is serotonin's function
regulating mood, sleep, appetite, digestion, memory, and more
Is serotonin only found in the brain, where it dictates your mood.
False Most serotonin is in the gut and bloodstream, affecting digestion, sleep (via melatonin), appetite, and more, not just mood.
What are similar hormones to serotonin
dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin
Could Serotonin be fatal
Yes, severe serotonin syndrome can be fatal if not recognized and treated quickly.
How many Nitrogen molecules are in serotonin
There are 2 Nitrogen molecules in serotonin
Why does serotonin make you sleepy
it helps regulate your sleep cycle
A blood test for serotonin levels accurately reflects how much is in your brain.
False Blood tests usually check for tumors; brain levels don't correlate with blood levels.
What other hormone is the almost direct opposite
Melatonin
What percent of people experience serotonin syndrome
between 0.09%0.09 % to 0.23%0.23 % per year or around 0.006%0.006 % to 0.09%0.09 % in some studies. However, the incidence jumps to approximately 15%15 % in cases of overdose with a single drug and can be over 55%55 %
How many Carbon molecules are in serotonin
There are 10 Carbon molecules in serotonin
What other thing can serotonin do
it can also help regulate your wake cycle (circadian rhythm) and is a precursor to melatonin, the primary sleep hormone
Exercise is linked to mood improvement, potentially through serotonin, but definitive proof is still debated.
True Harvard Health lists these four as key mood regulators.
Could serotonin make you sick
Yes, very high levels of serotonin can make you sick
Could serotonin syndrome be helpful
No, serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency and is never helpful
How many Hydrogen molecules are in serotonin
There are 12 Hydrogen molecules in serotonin
What can serotonin do to you
regulating mood, sleep, appetite, digestion, and learning
Serotonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan.
True it's derived from tryptophan.
Why is Serotonin important
It helps us fall asleep and or stay awake
medication use, drug interactions, or overdose
What Elements are in serotonin
Carbon (C) Hydrogen (H) Nitrogen (N) Oxygen (O)
An excess of serotonin can be harmful, primarily by causing serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from excessive nerve cell activity
The idea that depression is solely caused by low serotonin (the "serotonin hypothesis") has strong, proven scientific backing.
False