How to increase serotonin in the human brain without drugs

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9 pointschaostheory6 comments

Methods mentioned: (1) consciously induce positive moods; (2) bright light; (3) exercise; (4) a diet rich in tryptophan.

I've tried tryptophan (in the form of a metabolic precursor who's name I can not remember right now), but it only works for two days then I get accustomed to it.

What is the difference between taking drugs / taking 5-HTP supplementals / "naturally" getting a lot of tryptophan in your diet? Seems like it's all drugs.

At the end of the article, it was stated that tryptophan in foods does not go to your brain because of other substances competing (and taking priority) for transport resources.

"Another reason for pursuing nonpharmacologic methods of increasing serotonin arises from the increasing recognition that happiness and well-being are important, both as factors protecting against mental and physical disorders and in their own right."

WTF

What's wrong? Aren't happiness and well-being important?

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