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The Impact of Tachykinin and Serotonin System on Mental Health
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1:09:53 - 1:19:59 (10:06)

Chronic high levels of tachykinin associated with stress deplete many good functions of our brain and body and promote bad ones, while having a sense of delight is associated with the serotonin system. Modulating long-term stress can reduce the likelihood of negative effects, and antidepressants that elevate serotonin can help people with depressive symptoms.

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Finding something to delight in, such as a person or animal, can have positive effects on mitigating stress and improving emotional wellbeing, as it is associated with the serotonin system which reinforces connections in the brain and prevents long-term withering of connections.
1:09:53 - 1:14:13 (04:20)
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Neuroplasticity
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Finding something to delight in, such as a person or animal, can have positive effects on mitigating stress and improving emotional wellbeing, as it is associated with the serotonin system which reinforces connections in the brain and prevents long-term withering of connections.

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The Impact of Tachykinin and Serotonin System on Mental Health
Episode
Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
Podcast
Huberman Lab
Chronic isolation and high levels of tachykinin, a molecule that gets secreted due to a lack of social connection, can deplete the functions of the brain and promote negative feelings such as irritability, paranoia, and fear.
1:14:13 - 1:17:18 (03:05)
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Stress
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Chronic isolation and high levels of tachykinin, a molecule that gets secreted due to a lack of social connection, can deplete the functions of the brain and promote negative feelings such as irritability, paranoia, and fear. Modulating the neurochemistry related to the stress response can help reduce the impact of long-term stress on the body and mind.

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The Impact of Tachykinin and Serotonin System on Mental Health
Episode
Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The speaker warns listeners about taking too much melatonin, and reminds them to research any supplements they may be taking by using resources such as examine.com.
1:17:18 - 1:19:59 (02:41)
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Supplements
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The speaker warns listeners about taking too much melatonin, and reminds them to research any supplements they may be taking by using resources such as examine.com. The podcast also mentions the potentially positive effects of ashwagandha and L-theanine for stress and anxiety.

Chapter
The Impact of Tachykinin and Serotonin System on Mental Health
Episode
Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
Podcast
Huberman Lab