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1 Get exposed to direct sunlight
Direct sunlight stimulates the body to produce more serotonin. Getting a daily 30 minute exposure to sunlight can have a dramatic impact on the mood. (See What Are The Benefits Of Sunlight To The Body?)
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2 Get purified Tryptophan
Tryptophan is a substance used in manufacturing serotonin. By supplementing Tryptophan properly, a person can increase his serotonin levels.
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3 Tryptophan rich foods can't really help
While Tryptophan rich foods such as cheese and eggs boost the levels of Tryptophan, which is a substance used to manufacture serotonin, the body usually still can't absorb Tryptophan as it competes with other proteins.
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4 Exercise
Exercise is directly connected with Serotonin production. Exercise until fatigue and vigorous exercise can help the body produce more Serotonin.
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5 Get a light box
A light box is a device designed to simulate direct sunlight. A properly designed light box can affect one's mood greatly.
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6 Reduce stress
Stress can have a negative impact on serotonin production. The hormones released by stress can break down the serotonin produced by the body. (See The body language signs of stress)
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7 Get a massage
A study has shown that getting a massage can result in a 28% increase in serotonin and a 31% decrease in the production of cortisol, the stress hormone.
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8 Don't wear sunglasses
In order for sunlight to stimulate serotonin production properly, the person might be able to see light rays without sunglasses.
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9 Get enough vitamin B6
Vitamin B, especially B6, helps the body produce serotonin and so can have a direct impact on the mood.
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10 Your mood can affect your serotonin levels
Some research points out the fact that the relationship between the mood and serotonin is a two-way one. This means that being positive, for example, can result in the release of serotonin.
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11 Drink less caffeine
Caffeine can inhibit the production of serotonin.
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12 Eat healthy fats
Healthy fats such as Omega-3, which is found in fish, salmon and nuts can help the body produce serotonin.
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13 Eat dark chocolate
Dark chocolate contains a substance called resveratrol which helps in the production of serotonin.
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