5-HTroublesome
Serotonin (5-HT), although popularly referred to as the “happiness hormone”, is a biogenic amine produced mainly in the intestines in response to stress and irritation. The association between digestive distress and mood fluctuations is well known.
Increased serotonin levels get linked to the onset and development of many diseases, from MS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s to Autism, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s disease, cancer, and more.
Contrary to popular belief, much research has shown serotonin to be part of an inhibitory system of harm avoidance. In addition, the relationship between increased serotonin and depression gets compared to the biological role of serotonin in hibernation.
Although humans technically don’t hibernate, serotonin suppresses metabolism, thereby interfering with glucose utilization – reducing brain function and promoting fat oxidation for fuel – mimicking many aspects of torpor.
Serotonin production is promoted by polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) as well as by foods or substances that irritate or interfere with digestion, encouraging bacterial growth. In addition, bacterial toxins are known promoters of anxiety and aggressive behaviour.
Intestinal serotonin secretion increases in response to rising bacterial endotoxin release levels, and studies confirm the inflammation and disease-promoting effects of increasing endotoxin levels passing into the bloodstream.
The more serotonin interferes with metabolism – slowing digestion and intestinal barrier function – the harder it is for the liver to carry out its detoxification functions. In addition, it allows increasing levels of the stress substances (including estrogen, serotonin, endotoxin, and polyunsaturated free fatty acids) to interact with each other throughout the primary system leading to what can become a vicious circle of degeneration.
Besides the seed and fish oil PUFAs, other foods like too many fibrous under-cooked vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, legumes, and various starches can also promote serotonin secretion.
Foods shown to improve metabolism and reduce serotonin include dairy products, sweet ripe fruits, and simple sugars like honey or sucrose.
Various anti-serotonergic drugs have also get used to successfully treat depression and numerous related diseases of inflammation and high serotonin.
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