Can Psychedelics Cause Serotonin Syndrome?

Brightmindsbio06 Sep, 2022Other

The serotonin chemical, produced in the brain performs several functions within the human body. This particular chemical is capable of conducting messages between the nerve cells and other parts of the body. Serotonin hormone is a neurotransmitter which is playing an important role in regulating mood, emotions along with appetite as well as digestion. The serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that occurs in an individual when certain antidepressants are consumed with other drugs for the modulation of the levels of synaptic serotonin.