by John Hewitt , Medical Xpress Neuroregeneration entails not only neurogenesis, but also regrowth of lost connections and birth of non-neuronal cells. While adult neurogenesis in humans is only known to occur definitively in a few precisely circumscribed regions of the brain, work in other species suggests that science has only scratched the surface of...
Tag: <span>SEROTONIN</span>
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Serotonin enhances learning, not just mood
The neurotransmitter serotonin is linked to the control of mood, though it also helps to regulate various other functions, such as sleep and sexual desire. New research has uncovered another role played by serotonin: boosting learning speed. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is key to the regulation of emotions, also plays a role in learning processes....
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When our world turns ‘upside-down,’ serotonin helps us deal with it
Serotonin, one of the major chemical messengers serving neuronal communication, is usually associated with the direct regulation of affective states and mood in general. But growing evidence suggests that one of the core functions of this neurotransmitter may be to facilitate our adaptation to changes in the world around us – which, in turn, may...
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Do YOU take sleeping tablets? You could be at risk of DEATH: Dangerous levels of a naturally-occurring chemical found in some supplements
Potentially dangerous serotonin levels found in 26% of melatonin supplements Excessive serotonin puts people at risk of life-threatening serotonin syndrome Over 71% of supplements didn’t meet a 10% margin of the melatonin on the label Put away the sleeping tablets. Insomniacs who use them could be at risk of seizures, a high fever and even...
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