Interesting things about Serotonin Hormone

serotonin hormone is a neurotransmitter,it is also known as 5HT and majorly found about 90% in the gastrointestinal tract,
the serotonin used in the  brain is produce there because serotonin can cross the blood brain barrier

the interesting facts about serotonin:

• helps in weight loss; serotonin is an appetite suppressant and it also help to curb cravings. it makes one to feel full even if your stomach is not full. certain food such as sweet or starchy carbohydrates help increase serotonin in the body.
• serotonin affect the mood: serotonin is a mood regulator  it makes one feel emotionally stable,less anxious and it makes one happy. imbalance in serotonin production, release and regulation could lead to depression.
• serotonin helps in regulation of sleep; serotonin is a precursor of the sleeping hormone and help in the regulation of it
• serotonin has many other functions such as it helpful in migraine nausea and vomiting,