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F1grid t1_j2elc7r wrote

Why this matters: Serotonin is a chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout your body. Serotonin plays a key role in such body functions as mood, sleep, digestion, nausea, wound healing, bone health, blood clotting and sexual desire.

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FOlahey t1_j2eow4w wrote

Modulating serotonin will also drastically change a person’s experience. For example, SSRIs block the reuptake of serotonin which can lead to diminished self-talk. Likewise, serotonin agonists can help people empathize with others in a context more absent their primary ego.

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