Do You Have Serotonin Deficiency?
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Serotonin is a chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout your body. Serotonin plays a key role in such body functions as mood, sleep, digestion, nausea, wound healing, bone health, blood clotting and sexual desire. Serotonin levels that are too low or too high can cause physical and psychological health problems.
Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a monoamine neurotransmitter. It also acts as a hormone.
As a neurotransmitter, serotonin carries messages between nerve cells in your brain (your central nervous system) and throughout your body (your peripheral nervous system). These chemical messages tell your body how to work.
Most of the serotonin found in your body is in your gut (intestines). About 90% of serotonin is found in the cells lining your gastrointestinal tract. It’s released into your blood circulation and absorbed by platelets. Only about 10% is produced in your brain.
Serotonin is made from the essential amino acid tryptophan. An essential amino acid means it can’t be made by your body. It has to be obtained from the foods you eat.
A low serotonin level usually has more than one cause. Technically, serotonin levels are low because:
Your body isn’t producing enough serotonin.
Your body isn’t effectively using serotonin. This can happen if you don’t have enough serotonin receptors or the receptors aren’t working as they should.
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You frickin taught me more in 5 minutes than any doctor in 10 years
Thank you for your support.
Brilliant video - even loved the rawness of the video with the guy coming in and looking at the lense🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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In January I went to a psychiatrist because I was very depressed from a traumatic event. She switched my meds, so I ended up being on Wellbutrin, zoloft, and Seroquel all at once. Five days into this I had what is believed to be Serotonin syndrome. After this I was scared to take my one medication and stopped taking it for four months. In those four months I became severely depleted in Serotonin, not realizing it till two weeks ago.
I almost lost my job, I had to take FMLA leave. I was getting depersonalization and so much more I almost went to a psychiatric ward. But I made myself take my medicine and not be scared. I literally felt my body come back into my brain the first three days. I was dizzy and felt like I was back inside myself. I hope one day I can be successfully off of them and back to my old self beforeJanuary. I have had a headache since March, lost 30lbs, no appetite, first slept alot then didn’t sleep for a week, cried 24/7, couldn’t drive I was scared, could Not show up at work, constipated, not digesting food, no bladder feeling, fatigue like death, pins and needles everywhere, suicidal thoughts. Just overall It felt like nothing I’ve ever experienced my body was shutting down waiting for death. It was a scary feeling. None of my automatic nervous system functions were working “automatically” like it should. I knew it was time to take it.
How are you doing now
I've been having sleep issues since a traumatic few months ago, how did u get ur sleep issues fixed?
Sorry I didn’t see this till now. The same. I really want my life back.
@@sarahedrington5720 all them symptoms u mentioned above are the same?
If only psychiatrist would explain things this way and prescribe a diet and exercise instead of simply writing scripts.
Good luck with that finding.
ha ha then they make no money. If they solve your problem, you don't come each week.
Excellent video. Very educational. Thank you for posting.
Great video!! Have struggled with mood issues most of my life so this is really interesting. So question what does a reuptake inhibitor do? (if you were to take a SSRI antidepressant like prozac or zoloft for example it supposedly blocks absorption but that is about the extent of my knowledge)
It slows the absorption of the neurotransmitters....so they last longer in the synaptic cleft.
It keeps the receptors open so more serotonin (or dopamin or gaba or whatever) can stay in the receptors. It forces the brain into an unnatural state. Hence the horrific side effecrs of all these drugs.
A year ago my SSRI crapped out. Tried 14 different meds and none worked - then I learned my body isn't barely making any serotonin through lab work. I now understand production in the gut. Holistic NP put me on 5-HTP and I had a bad response (much like a bad ssri response). I am now taking GMP certified supplements (D, iron, omega 3) and have made drastic changes in diet. I have daily diarrhea. The only med I take is a benzo once a day to help me sleep, but I have such bad anxiety and told my cortisol runs in a normal circadian rhythm but runs high. I have bad dreams nightly. I was tested for negative for mthfr gene. Advice please as I'm at the end of my rope.
How long have you been clean of ANY SSRI?
fasting for a day, and exercise
Thank you from France ! I wish we had more doctor like you. Patients would feel better.
Thank you for your support.
Aggression and unhappiness in humans is rampant bc 1. Your gut is compromised 2. Your brain is compromised. Eat Raw and lots of Water and practice Deep Rest 🥰
Totally agree!!
TheJDocRealMinute I have insomnia and aggression and anhedonia, iron levels are okay gut function is okay I think I will supplement tryptophan, SSRI’s didn’t help
@@MagicBlubber Let us know how you are doing.
TheJDocRealMinute it’s been 4 weeks, I had to ween myself off of sleeping pills due to tolerance, supplementing tryptophan (500 mg) kind of gave me a headache and made me feel stiff in my joints and muscles, might have been the brand cause I took a tryptophan containing supplements before without that happening.
I’ve been turning to prayer for help and eventually to God and have made it 10 days past my last dose of Lunesta and have slept better on most of those days since I had been on Lunesta. Anhedonia and irritability is still a challenge. I only supplemented tryptophan for one night though. Coming out of a 2 year old episode of hearing voices, depression, insomnia etc I thank God for every day he’s stayed with me and every day he’s helped me.
@@MagicBlubber Congrats on a job well done!
Thank you! This is such a great video and simple explaining with suggestions. Best video I've seen explaining serotonin.
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B vitamins cause me problems do i need to use methyl?
Yes, much safer.
If gut problems contribute to low serotonin levels ... remedy?? Have acid reflux and constipation ... depression hectic
Ειναι τοσο δυσκολο να βαλετε αγγλικους υποτιλους,
ωστε οι μη εχοντες το ... μεγα προνομιο να γνωριζουν
αγγλικα, καποια δισεκατομμυρια δηλαδη,
τη βοηθεια ενος μεταφραστικου προγραμματος
να κατανοησουν τι λεγεται ?
Και ενδεχομενως να βοηθηθουν και αυτοι!
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A simple way to raise serotonin and feel great is with carbohydrates ! one of the best meals to achieve this is a bowl of Porridge oats with a banana or sultanas and finish off with a drizzle of honey... a protein dominant meal / diet is not effective at raising serotonin due to the blood brain barrier favouring the Amino acid "Leucine" in the protein and thus not allowing sufficient serotonin through, that's why a protein dominant diet on a regular basis can make you feel irritable and uptight. Also too much caffeine stimulates the Adrenal glands to produce adrenaline and contributes to a high state of mental alertness, tension, and racing thoughts as well as being in a state of panic / aggression with long term high regular intake. A normal state of relaxation, calmness and a positive mood is achieved with a combination of zero caffeine and quality carbohydrates.
Excellent. You are correct.
So I take it you're not into keto?
Lol I guess that sucks for Keto dieters then.
Carbohydrates contain a lot of sugar? sugar raises your mood a bit! after that sugar crash. where people who are depressed become even more depressed
Gah been feeling very fatigued, irritated, headaches, and dizziness for multiple weeks, all my blood tests came back fine as well as cardiac tests. My doc didn't do imaging, and he recommended me to a psychiatrist.
Have you cleaned up your diet?
@@thejdocrealminute4648 I've cut down on sugar. I always ate plenty of fruits and meats, I'm trying to cut back on processed grains. I have a lot of dairy products as well. Not much with organic foods, but I've been having stomach issues that popped up with these symptoms, Omeprazole prescription cleaned that up nicely got rid of most of the chest pain, but not the headaches, fatigue and dizziness. I'm not even worrying about anything, yet the doc is convinced it's some form of depression / anxiety. I've been in bed and not working for most days.
@@Kyle-pj2vc Cut out the dairy. Only 2 servings of fruit ---berries only. Increase the vegetables.
This is a process. You didn't get there overnight...
95% in the Gut, 5% in the Brain and the two don't crossover the BBB.
I wish I had a doctor that is as informative as you are..
You are very kind. Thank you for your support.
I used to act normal when I was not deficient in serotonin but I hate taking medication for it and natural supplements does not help. 🥲
Hello Doctor, if 5-HTP depletes dopamine, what can we do to prevent dopamine from depleting?
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So you're saying that if i have a very low iron level (1.34) then it explains why i have depression?
iron deficiency anemia can increase a person's risk of depression. Iron deficiency can cause low levels of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter and mood stabilizer
Normal serotonin level is from 80 do 400, and I have only 5,7 (5 point 7). Have been living with this for 9 month now and I constantly have brain fog
Start with fixing your diet and gut.
No fap. Maybe a colon cleanse in tandem with a water/juice fast. Cut out fast food. Adopt diet according to your blood type. Improve sleep hygiene.
Unfortunately, there is no good way to measure a serotonin deficiency. Although you can determine the serotonin level in your blood with a blood test, this hardly says anything about the way in Your brain's handling of neurotransmitters
Is trytophan marketed ?? I hardly digest meat.or even chicken and keep having to eat carbs fats and sugar.im nearly always anxious.and my g.i functions are unreliable or very susceptible to anxiety or the food i eat.
I would recommend taking digestive enzymes and fixing your Gut first.
they sell it at wholefoods.
Haha loved the guy who made a cameo
Thank you for
Posting this video. So simple.
Glad it was helpful!
When you have SSRI withdrawal symptoms, is it because you have high or low serotonin?
And if it's high, how can I lower it?
I have depersonalization and dizziness.
You're probably having discontinuation symptoms. When antidepressants that affect the brain chemical serotonin are suddenly stopped, the body may respond with physical and emotional symptoms caused by the sudden absence of increased serotonin levels that occur while taking the antidepressant. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC257796/
Chemical imbalance cannot be measured! the same as serotonin cannot be measured! so how do they know that it is a serotonin short
You are correct...... then this is all bs? www.mountsinai.org/health-library/tests/serotonin-blood-test#:~:text=The%20serotonin%20test%20measures%20the,depending%20on%20the%20specific%20test.
Does melatonin convert back to seratonin
Nope. It does not...
Informative, helpful and entertaining all together... Brilliant! Thank you good sir for putting the effort & for ur good spirit at it :)
My plan to address this problem looks like this:
1- fix gut/digestion dysfunctions first to increase absorbance efficiency levels.
2- target insulin/blood sugar levels stabilization.
3- attempt to supplement main building blocks first while maintaining serotonin-biased diet to aid process (in case absorbance levels increase from point 1)
4a- if plan worked then maintain exercise&meditate regularly + protein-rich diet (or other serotonin-biased diet)
4b- if deficiency persisted, supplement 5-HTP directly along necessary catalysts and wish for the best. (Or alternatively visit an awesome dr. Like ur self, although scarce overseas.)
Was this a good blueprint to address my serotonin deficiency? Should I modify it or drop it totally n go with more conventional approaches?
Great plan. Keep me updated. Remember; Serotonin is produced in the gut ---- take a good Probiotic to help nourish the gut lining.
TheJDocRealMinute thank you for replying Doctor.
Will make sure to include probiotics as per your recommendation.👍🏽
May you live long & prosper Dr. Jawad.🙏🏽
Peace and Long Life...............
What do you think of the research on seritonin levels and social status?
I believe they do have a connection.
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Thank you!
Awesome information, thx , but is it necessary if you take tryptophan to counter it with l-tyrosine or was recommends, b 5htp and SAMe? I just started a b methalated just one I could feel it . Or just go with the b's? Once again thanks .
Thank you for the comment. I recommend trying them each and seeing how you feel afterwards.
Is there a way of having a 5 minute conversation with you? I think after a year and a half of doctor visits you might have hit the nail on the head for me. Thank you so much for making your videos.
Yes you can. Please call my office and speak with my Office Manager: Dianne. And she will arrange a phone consultation for 45 minutes. 630-653-2225
@@thejdocrealminute4648 can online doctors be as effective as my local doctors? I live in Canada though. I can use consult greatly.
@@cheekymonkeygirl3378 Yes.
@@thejdocrealminute4648 hi doctor, are you still able to do phone consultations?
@@zincerish Yes--- go to my web page.
Doctor whats the difference between malabaorptionssyndrome and leaky gut?
On one hand the leaky gut revs up you immune system, which consumes a lot of energy. On the other hand the malabsorption prevents you from absorbing the vitamins and nutrients you need to make energy.
@@thejdocrealminute4648 thank you very much 🙌
very very informative video
thank you doctor
Most welcome
A few years since this video was put out, is it still good info?
Thank you ....I need to update it.
@@thejdocrealminute4648 Okay, thanks.
yes
Can I take l theanine with 5htp
And how much 5htp i can take a day
I recommend 100-150 mg of 5-HTP --- make sure you take a few weeks off in between the bottles.
If u are depressed and anxious and have taken antidepressants for 12 years but r currently getting bad side effects from prozac do u think u could move to taking tryptophan and 5 htp and doing the other things you suggested rather than antidepressants? I know u cannot take 5htp while taking antidepressants
Work with Your doctor who prescribed these to you. You cannot stop cold turkey. Google 'how to get off antidepressants'...
I know Thankyou :)
Do not mix medicine or vitals or herbs . this can cause serious effects. Talk to a real professional not Google
f the prozac, take triptophan.
How does serotonin increase ADH levels?
Noradrenaline and serotonin are known to control arginine-vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OT) secretion in the systemic circulation.
TheJDocRealMinute what does this do doc? What does it control?
Do you give personal disgnose? Treatment? How can i contact you?
Where are you located?
In tel-aviv..
what is a good probiotic to take?
There are so many out there. I always recommend for the viewer to do their own research. Due to copywrite laws/etc.... I cannot recommend any specific brand.
Thank you
You are welcome.
Hi DR and thanks for the video
i have depression comes when i sleep few hours only , have taking SSRI and no benefits , taking recently l theanine amino acid and helped in anxiety not in depression , i have also this sleep paralysis sometimes
should i take 5htp now with l theanine ?
am i low in serotonin
Question: why are you only sleeping for only a few hours? I would recommend stopping the theanine ASAP.
no time for me , have to study and work must wake at 6 AM each day
need something to help
have researched studies on taking theanine with MG threonate
just need something to calm me down
gonna take my SSRi drug again after i stop it last year foe depression , only thing i'm afraid of is the drug interaction with theanine , although studies have shown theanine only act on Alpha receptor , which means it doesn't interact with the anti depressant drug SSRi
When 5 HTP is combined with SSRIs, the combination may cause serotonin syndrome, a kind of serotonin toxicity.
While 5 HTP increases the production of serotonin in the brain, SSRIs will increase the time serotonin spends at nerve endings. This can lead to dangerous amplification of signals in the serotonergic system.
Do not take 5 HTP and Theanine while you are taking the SSRI's.
Nothing about B3 Niacin?
Serotonin is created by an amino acid called tryptophan. Niacin is part of the metabolizing process of forming serotonin from tryptophan. Therefore, niacin deficiency can directly impact mood by affecting your production of serotonin
Which supplement should I take along with the ssri please tell me I HV ocd
You cannot take supplements that increase Serotonin with SSRI's. I would recommend cleaning up your diet ---no Wheat, Gluten, Soy, Peanuts, and Sugar---first.
I from India nd my food is chapati mostly made with wheat.so..
i am taking escitalopram but not feeling good what i should do
Abhishek Kumar Agrahari for what condition you are taking it ?
I would talk with your Doctor who prescribed it and let them know how you are feeling.
Can I take serotonin via injection?
hydrationroom.com/serotonin-injection-happy-shot/#:~:text=The%20benefits%20of%20a%20happy%20shot%20injection%20are%20that%20it,serotonin%20that%20occurs%20within%20us. Yes, you can.
@@thejdocrealminute4648 I live in Canada, and the happy shot is not the real term so I don’t even if it is offered in Canada. 😢
Do fish and fish oil have to do anything with serotonin level?
Everything
What if you take st. John's wort
Yes---- that can help increase Serotonin levels.
Well that's good how long dose it start to work
@@caniopallante5103 within 21-28 days...
What if you also take melatonin
What if you take one 300mgs daily would it still take 28 days to start working
So so clear... thanks... I began taking 5htp last week...in addition to a vitamin B complex and PHP.... not sleeping yet... any idea how long it takes to kick in?
Thank you for the comment. Let me know how it goes.
I would recommend taking 400 mg of B6 before bedtime instead of the B- Complex. Also, take Chelated Magnesium to help relax the system.
@@MrX-rr8cw Do you find naturopath and test hormone. Use vitamins D, calcium, adogentric herbs and proteins etc
@@SuzanneCheung --- I am confused on what you are asking me?
You might be in need of an SSRI, you should visit a doctor.
How long does one have to be on 5-htp before there is a significant boost in serotonin? What is the average timeline?
Thank you for your comment. I always recommend --- 30-45 days depending on your present levels.
How coffee effects serotonin production?
Chronic caffeine intake has been shown to increase the receptors of serotonin (26-30% increase), GABA (65% increase), and acetylcholine (40-50%). This may contribute to the elevated mood and perceived increase in energy we feel after a coffee (which makes espresso a handy pre-workout drink).
@@thejdocrealminute4648 doesnt low serotonin associated with anxiety and depression?caffeine itake is not good for anxiety or depression,read it somewhere
QUESTION!!’ can i take 5htp at night and l-tyrosine morning? what ab St John’s wort? Can i take the 3 together???? Please respond thanks.
As long as you are not on prescription medications.
@@thejdocrealminute4648 No i dont take medications. Thanks
@@alondraacosta-mora6504 Yes, you can.
@@thejdocrealminute4648 thanks for replying 🙏🏻😊