Serotonin imbalance is certainly involved with carbohydrate cravings and the feelings of satiety, but also mood disorders are linked to serotonin imbalance. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and seasonal affective disorder are all linked to serotonin imbalance.
How does one know if he/she has a serotonin imbalance? Unlike peripheral chemicals like thyroid hormones, you cannot draw a blood test and get a meaningful measure of serotonin. This chemical is present in minute concentrations in the brain and the most subtle imbalances may lead to devastating clinical mood disorders.
If you or a loved one seems to have any symptoms that suggest a neurochemical imbalance, aggressive evaluation is strongly recommended.
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