Boost Your Serotonin: the Happy Hormone

Here are the best natural ways to increase your serotonin!

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: What is serotonin?
0:14 Function of serotonin
0:28 Signs of serotonin deficiency
0:44 How to boost your serotonin levels naturally
2:30 Share your success story!

In this video, we’re going to talk about how to boost your serotonin: the happiness hormone.

Serotonin is a hormone that has many important functions in the body.

Serotonin...
• Contributes to feelings of happiness
• Raises mood
• Calms the mind
• Increases focus
• Reduces anxiety

A deficiency in serotonin can cause:
• A lowered mood
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Low self-esteem
• Insomnia
• Memory loss

The question is, what are the best ways to boost your serotonin? You can boost your serotonin naturally with these six tips!

1. Take L-tryptophan on an empty stomach (converts to serotonin)

2. Exercise (increases the conversation from tryptophan to serotonin)

3. Sun/vitamin D (Increases conversation from tryptophan to serotonin)

4. Probiotics, including kimchi and sauerkraut (increases tryptophan in the gut)

5. Massage (increases serotonin and lowers cortisol)

6. Fasting (significantly increases serotonin levels)

If your mood is feeling low, try starting with intermittent fasting and see if your mood doesn’t improve! Let me know how it works for you in the comments below.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain how you can boost your serotonin levels naturally. I’ll see you in the next video.

[alfbecky]

Amazing Dr!! I am a physician's wife & at times i forward your advice to my husband...
The way you explain in a lay man's language is remarkable!!
All the best for your outstanding effort!!
GOD BLESS!!

[geraldsahd]

Vitiman D- the gift that keeps on giving.

[emmablake]

Believing in Jesus and singing songs of praise to him raises my serotonin and completely finished all anxiety. Also hugging my husband raises my serotonin.

[dottiannblakemore]

Love your videos, they are part of my daily Wellness Plan, mostly because they include up-to-date information and encourage my journey towards maximum health. I am 74 and feeling wonderful, quite happy with my life and daily living.

[salmaasghar]

U r the person who helped me in fixing my gut health issues. I discovered that i am lectos intolerant and there is a dire need of good bacteria in my gut and my stomach acid is low just by following your videos on Utube. I help others now. I suggest them to watch your videos. I can not express my feelings in words. U are the only real doctor on this planet.

[yvettebennett]

Sleep is where it is all at with me. If you do not sleep well, get some sun, eat well it doesn't matter what you take....
Great video Dr. Berg.
Thank you.

[mervingoose]

quick to the point and not waffling on and allways a big thanks

[KR-osnn]

I have noticed that since doing healthy keto, and adding in salts as per Dr. Berg’s videos, I have had more energy from the electrolytes. Since doing intermittent fasting, I have a lot more energy, I am a lot more lighthearted in my thinking, and am learning how to stay grounded while thinking clearly. It’s like being on a natural high! I have considered prolonged fasting but for now, I have really appreciated the benefits of intermittent fasting throughout the spring, summer, and fall. It’s a nice alternative to some of the cleanses that seemed complex or harsh, whereas keto and IF have been gentle. The tips from Dr. Berg help accelerate the process! Thanks Dr. Berg!

[humoody]

For me it's b vitamins and omega 3. They do wonders in my mood which I assume they release serotonin. I become calm and drive very quietly. You can see me smiling for no reason really!

[rheung]

I changed to low-carb diet, and no longer feels so tired during day time. Thanks so much.

[nalinimaraj]

Dr Berg your advice have helped me tremendously. I had really bad anxiety and depression and started IF and OMAD and I did notice that my depression turned into happiness. Its all your advice and knowledge. Thank you so much. Love from the West Indies.

[nowandthennn]

My success story . I was having horrible acid reflux, gas, burning and you said to boil cabbage & chicken and eat that the whole day .I did and by the next morning I felt like a new person . Thanks .

[faresbarbary]

I notice that most advantages can happen by the following :
fasting
sun
exercise
good sleep
keto diet

[mariojager]

I think being stinking rich might also raise Serotonin levels and feeling good!

[KenanTurkiye]

This is a very beneficial video, I hope people follow and apply the points in this video, the world needs more happy people and you deserve to be happy too (in a good way). :)

[winewoman]

Thank you for your continued gems of nutrition. I grew up as a functioning alcoholic and have only recently realized this after starting a keto diet combined with IF- I'm 61 going through menopause and my metabolism has drastically changed.
I've also discovered that my lifetime depression was from learned addictive responses to stress, which was reinforced by poor understanding of food and nutrition. I'm now sleeping deeply, my energy is steady and I'm not reacting fearfully with my mental attitude towards daily stress.

[emmyafework]

Dr. Berg, I have been following you, and your teachings for almost 8 years, everything I do is from learning, from your YouTube and to day I just want to say thanks. God bless you. Interment fasting is the way.

[TheSpiritoftheCosmos]

Why is there only one Dr. Berg? Simple! If there were two then the Universe would explode from too much genius.

[aninterestinglife.]

Living the dream. Thank you Dr. Berg. Down 22lbs. No added sugar and limited carbs. 2 meals a day. Big one at noon and lighter meal @ 6:30p. 6'0 167 lbs. Same weight as in 9th. grade. Wow, you are the Man. Thanks again. I am 60 yrs. old.

[neerajkhanna]

He is 'The Encyclopedia' of the human body....!!!! Doc you are simply awesome 😍😍. ....