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Optimize Your Brain: 3 Important Habits for Productivity, Memory, and Longevity (Based on 200,000 Brain Scans)

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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The Effects of Serotonin on the Brain

Your gut makes about 90% of the serotonin in your body. Your brain creates serotonin from the amino acid precursor called tryptophan. You have to eat Tryptophan rich foods with a carbohydrate, because you need an insulin response to drivetryptophan into the brain. So turkey and sweet potatoes together is a great combination to boost your mood.

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