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BV #5: Robert Lustig on Fructose, Dave Asprey’s Criticism of Ray Peat, & Jordan Peterson on Serotonin

The Energy Balance Podcast

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Rethinking Serotonin: The Complex Role in Emotions and Behavior

This chapter explores the intricate role of serotonin as a master regulator in the brain, challenging the conventional view of it as merely a 'happy hormone.' The discussion includes its impact on decision-making, risk aversion, and learned helplessness, supported by animal and human studies. By examining the hormone's interplay with other physiological processes and its contradictory effects on dominance and aggression, the speakers advocate for a more nuanced understanding of serotonin's influence on emotional well-being.

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