Melatonin

Melatonin: The Sleep hormone

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that highly influences our behaviour, and therefore has a role in our stress, anxiety and mood levels.

Most of the serotonin we produce is created in the gut, which is created by a particular amino acid called tryptophan. This amino acid is found in foods that are high in omega 3, such as fish, grains, chickpeas and eggs.

The serotonin that we produce is then converted to melatonin, the hormone that makes our body relax and get ready for sleep.

Takeaway

Melatonin is the hormone that triggers our sleep cycle, produced by serotonin.

Keep serotonin levels balanced with plenty of omega-3 based foods.

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The lifestyle we lead, and the choices we make, all influence the state of our mental wellbeing. The first point of call for improving mental health should be to look at our lifestyle choices, such as food, sleep, relationships and purpose for example. By doing this, it establishes a strong foundation for good mental health, that is long term and sustainable.

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