Serotonin is a mood-stabilizing chemical messenger responsible for the happy feeling and healthy sleeping pattern in an individual. Lack of serotonin causes troubled sleeping patterns and alters the mood causing depression and anxiety. Serotonin can be supplemented through foods such as eggs, cheese, milk, salmon, tofu, pineapples, riped tomatoes, nuts, and seeds. Regular exercise under sunlight combined with healthy food habits boosts serotonin levels.
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My son has serotonin syndrome. What should he eat?
Query: Hello doctor, My 39-year-old son was hospitalized for five days with serotonin syndrome. He was given intravenous and Ativan. He was discharged from the hospital, and he will go to his doctor regarding his meds. The problem is he was never told if he needed to stay away from certain foods that might... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is true that diet is very difficult for patients with serotonin syndrome. But, there are many myths as well about diet. 1. Most cheese and cheese products nowadays are low in tyramine levels. So, they are not that harmful. To be called yogurt, milk must be ferm... Read Full »