How To Raise Your Serotonin Levels And Why You Should

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6. Make sure you exercise regularly

Just 15 to 20 minutes of exercise every day will ensure that your serotonin levels will remain consistent. Do it for your health — not just to lose weight.

 

7. Up your amount of protein

Even if you try to cut down on carbohydrates, make sure you always eat plenty of protein. Some of the best sources include chicken, fish, turkey, eggs, cheese, nuts, and cottage cheese.

 

8. Eat some carbs

Make sure you always eat some kind of carbohydrates. Never stop all carbs all the time, or you could reduce your production of serotonin to a dangerous level. It has been determined that tryptophan actually works best with a smaller amount of carbohydrates.

 

9. Don’t try to increase your serotonin too fast

There are some people who may tell you that if you consume a sweet treat you can raise your serotonin levels quickly. Sweets will give you a quick pick-up, but they won’t do anything to get your serotonin levels to stay up.

 

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10.Try a B vitamin

Some health professionals urge their patients to take B-complex when they are stressed out, and vitamins B12 and B6 so they don’t have to deal with depression. It is vitamin B6 that helps to work directly with serotonin levels and helps to maintain production.

 References:

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

www.medlineplus.gov

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