Serotonin is one of the most important neurotransmitters in the brain responsible for the processes of falling asleep, controlling mood and well-being, the level of serotonin affects sexual needs and appetite.
Serotonin deficiencies in the human body lead to serious dysfunctions such as depression and insomnia. Serotonin deficiency is also suspected to be associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in infants.
In the treatment of depression caused by disorders of serotonin secretion, drugs from the group of MAO inhibitors and from the group of SSRIs are used, the action of which mainly consists in blocking the reuptake of serotonin. Medicines are used strictly according to the prescription of a psychiatrist and under his constant care. Too much serotonin can be just as dangerous and lead to the so-called serotonin syndrome in extreme cases leading to death.