Here is a really good article about Tryptophan that touches on Sleep Disorders, Carbohydrate Cravings, and Obesity. It's pushing Tryptophan as a supplement, but there are reputable references at the end, and it seems to be well-researched. I like it because it explains the very delicate balance of carbohydrates, protein and neurotransmitters in a ( Read more... )

I made a post about this last year, but I think it bears repeating.

There are several ways to help your body produce more serotonin. Some people have levels that are naturally depressed and some have levels that have been artificially depressed due to chemical indulgences. Regardless, these tips will work for both situations.

Sunshine.Natural ( Read more... )

i had ice cream twice yesterday and once today. I barely had enough protein to cover the ice cream indulgences of yesterday and experienced a bit of agitation as my blood sugar dropped (as opposed to plummetted). Today, I had extremely little protein to pad out the sugar, and as a result, I feel like utter horse shit. I am cranky, bitchy, neurotic ( Read more... )

Because research makes me happy:

What serotonin looks like in polarized light ( Read more... )