Why do people take seratonin supplements?

Answer by  daintysabrina (148)

Seratonin supplements overcompensate for a lack of seratonin being produced by the hypothalmus of the brain. Seratonin is a chemical naturally produced by the body to make you feel happy. These pills are usually classified as anti-depressants.

Answer by  Bizybee (134)

A person may start taking supplements when they're feeling unhappy, tired or depressed. This is a natural way to help your body produce the chemical to keep your body balanced.

Answer by  phyl896 (62)

Well from what I know about them, they do help in a persons sexual drive. That could be one reason. I have also heard that they can be used to treat bipolar patients.

Answer by  Petalmaker1 (263)

Seratonin is a useful supplement to treat insomnia. It produces a calming effect on the neurons of the brain and a shortage of seratonin can result in anxiety, restlessness and sleeplessness. Seratonin is especially important as we age as the body tends to produce less, so a supplement over the age of fifty is really beneficial.