5 Natural Ways How To Increase Serotonin Hormones That Make Mood Better
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Excited happy young pretty woman. Image from freepik.com How to increase serotonin hormones When you’re in a bad mood, of course, you often get irritated or cry. Not only because of external factors, it turns out that the downturn in mood is also caused by decreased serotonin hormone. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the human brain and intestine. This hormone can make a person feel happier. Here are some natural ways how you can increase the serotonin hormone in the body. 1. Exercise for 20 minutes can improve mood for 12 hours Fit and sporty young woman running over black background. Image from freepik.com When you exercise, your body releases dopamine and serotonin. When these two hormones are released, the pain in the muscles will subside. As a result, you become calmer and less tense. Some of the sports you can do include hiking, swimming, walking, or cycling. 2. Eat foods that contain tryptophan Eat foods that contain tryptophan. Photo by Daniela Constantini from Pexels Foo