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Promising Serotonin Supplements for Natural Mood-Boosting Effects

Serotonin is known as the happy mood chemical, so many people are seeking out serotonin supplements to help their mood.  But, can supplements really help with improving serotonin levels in the body and the mind? The short answer is yes.  While we don’t have the extensive clinical trials that serotonin medications have, there is some …

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Best Probiotics for Anxiety and OCD: Strains and Brands

Research shows that the best probiotics for anxiety are usually a combination of multiple types of probiotics. Higher doses such as 50-100 billion CFUs per day are also more effective than lower doses. This is true unless you are using spore-based forms where lower doses are beneficial.  Additionally, some single strains of probiotics are also …

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Tryptophan Health Benefits That You Don’t Want to Be Without

Tryptophan health benefits are very promising and vast. But, when people think of tryptophan, one word mostly comes to mind: turkey.  This is really a funny thing to me.   Let’s explore this substance called tryptophan, which is so much more than a Thanksgiving nap inducer. Turkey isn’t even in the top 5 high-tryptophan foods. But, …

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