How is serotonin and dopamine deficiency diagnosed? What tests are available to ascertain it? How can these happy hormones be increased naturally or through safe medications? Can digestive imbalance, gastritis, acid reflux, or GERD cause these deficiencies?

Dr Shaik Kalam

General Practitioner

• MD (Physician)
• 3+ Yrs

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Theres no direct test to measure serotonin or dopamine in the brain, but signs like low mood, poor sleep, lack of focus, and emotional dullness often reflect their deficiency. These are linked to gut health, as 90 percent of serotonin is made in the digestive tract. Conditions like GERD, acidity, and IBS can reduce production. You can boost levels naturally with exercise, sun exposure, fermented foods, curd, banana, dal, and deep breathing. If symptoms persist, consult a psychiatrist for possible safe medications like SSRIs.

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