serotonin
Brain's happiness messenger
Serotonin is a chemical compound that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, influencing mood, sleep, appetite, and other functions.
Low serotonin levels are associated with depression, which is why many antidepressants work by increasing serotonin availability: SSRIs block serotonin reuptake.
The compound also plays roles in digestion and blood clotting.
Circadian rhythm regulator
- circadianDaily biological cycle
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- REMAcronym for dreaming phase
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
rest · drowsiness · pineal · nocturnal · fatigue · somnolence · bedtime · rhythm
Nerve signal crossing point
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
acetylcholine · glutamate · GABA · endorphins · reuptake · vesicle · axon · dendrite
Essential amino acid precursor
- amino acidProtein's molecular subunit
- precursorSomething that comes first
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
conversion · cofactor · vitamin B6 · metabolism · pathway · production · dietary · protein
Prolonged low state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- antidepressantsMedications treating clinical despair
- SSRIsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
- well-beingState of health, contentment
emotional · stability · dysphoria · euphoria · affect · bipolar · dysthymia · therapy
Relating to digestive tract
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- motilitySelf-generated movement capacity
- intestinalOf the gut
- entericConcerning the gut
microbiome · digestion · mucosa · IBS · nausea · secretion · flora · absorption
Mind's retention capacity
- hippocampusMemory formation region
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- focusConcentrated attention point
recall · neuroplasticity · cognition · attention · prefrontal cortex · consolidation · encoding · mental clarity
State of being full
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- fullnessState of being complete
- eatingIngesting sustenance
carbohydrates · overeating · anorexia · bulimia · binge · weight · dieting · glucose
Antidepressant medication class abbreviation
- ProzacBranded antidepressant medication
- ZoloftBranded sertraline medication
- LexaproBranded SSRI antidepressant
- PaxilBranded SSRI antidepressant
medication · dosage · prescription · withdrawal · side effects · SNRI · tricyclic
melatonin
Circadian rhythm regulator
dreams · rest · drowsiness · pineal · nocturnal · fatigue · somnolence · bedtime · rhythm · light exposure
synapse
Nerve signal crossing point
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
norepinephrine · acetylcholine · glutamate · GABA · endorphins · reuptake · vesicle · axon · dendrite · signaling
tryptophan
Essential amino acid precursor
- amino acidProtein's molecular subunit
- precursorSomething that comes first
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
synthesis · conversion · cofactor · vitamin B6 · metabolism · pathway · production · dietary · protein · supplementation
depression
Prolonged low state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- antidepressantsMedications treating clinical despair
- SSRIsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
well-being · emotional · stability · dysphoria · euphoria · affect · bipolar · dysthymia · therapy · mental health
gastrointestinal
Relating to digestive tract
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- motilitySelf-generated movement capacity
- intestinalOf the gut
enteric · microbiome · digestion · mucosa · IBS · nausea · secretion · flora · absorption · bowel
memory
Mind's retention capacity
- hippocampusMemory formation region
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
focus · recall · neuroplasticity · cognition · attention · prefrontal cortex · consolidation · encoding · mental clarity · brain fog
satiety
State of being full
eating · carbohydrates · overeating · anorexia · bulimia · binge · weight · dieting · glucose · feeding behavior
SSRI
Antidepressant medication class abbreviation
- ProzacBranded antidepressant medication
- ZoloftBranded sertraline medication
- LexaproBranded SSRI antidepressant
Paxil · medication · dosage · prescription · withdrawal · side effects · SNRI · tricyclic
- brain sciencebrain scan, brain research, brain map, brain imaging, brain chemistry
- chemical compoundsacetone, aldehydes, amines, esters, ketones
- brain termsdopamine, amygdala, neurons, synapses, brain waves
- Neurochemistrydopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, acetylcholine, GABA
- Neurotransmissionsynapse, neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, dopamine, glutamate
- gut-brainvagus nerve, second brain, neural pathways, gut feelings, neurotransmitters
serotonincortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
adrenaline · epinephrine · norepinephrine · noradrenaline · stress hormones
serotonindepression
Prolonged low state
anxiety · dysphoria · despair · melancholy · cortisol
- serotonin syndromeExcessive nerve-signaling chemical buildup
- serotonin levelsAmount of mood neurotransmitter
- serotonin deficiencyInsufficient mood-regulating brain chemical