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3 Habits to Boost Serotonin Levels Naturally

Add these habits to your daily routine for a natural mood boost.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on January 29, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | January 29, 2024

Serotonin is a chemical messenger in your brain that helps regulate mood, among other things. How much serotonin your body produces may be tied to genetics, but your diet and lifestyle can also play a role.

In this video, learn three habits that may boost your serotonin levels naturally to improve your mood.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Dr. Mera Goodman is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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