Serotonin is an inhibitory Neurotransmitter - chemically it is a Monoamine. Men generally have far higher (Brain) Serotonin levels than women.

Health Benefits:

• may alleviate Hypotension
• Serotonin deficiency may cause aggressiveness
• Serotonin deficiency may be an underlying cause of alcoholism
• Serotonin deficiency may cause Anxiety
• may suppress appetite
• insufficient production of Serotonin may result in ADD/ADHD
• insufficient production of Serotonin may be implicated in Bulimia
• insufficient production of Serotonin may be implicated in Depression
• increasing Serotonin levels be may beneficial in treating Insomnia
• increasing Serotonin levels may improve mood
• optimal Serotonin levels may alleviate and prevent Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• may alleviate symptoms of Tourette's Syndrome
• some cases of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome may occur as a result of Serotonin Deficiency
• may facilitate the release of the Human Growth Hormone

Negative Effects:

• excessive levels may increase aggression
• may increase the body's sensitivity to pain
• high Serotonin levels may cause bronchospasms that are implicated in Asthma