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why would you want to increase your seratonin levels i am on antiphsychotics to keep mine stable if they go to high you end up with manic phsychosis this happened to me so if you really want to stop taking your meds

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What does hydroxyzine do to serotonin levels?

Hydroxyzine decreases serotonin levels as it a serotonin antagonist.


What food or supplement can I take to increase serotonin levels?

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Does tricyclic antidepressant increase estrogen?

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How are the neurotransmitters effected by ecstasy?

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What are normal serotonin levels?

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What is serotonin how it gets from food or plants?

Finding foods that increase serotonin levels is a bit more involved then looking at a nutritional summary. The point is to lean heavily on plant foods to reap the maximum amount of nutrients.


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What does deplin do for you if you are not on anti deppressents?

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Low serotonin levels are associated with?

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