Happiness is In Your Belly – Backed By Science…
You’ve probably heard the expression “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” This means that if you cook for a person, they’re happy after eating some good food. If you think about this old adage the underlying message is that happiness is something that exists in our bellies. According to science, this is actually true. What is serotonin? Serotonin is a chemical compound that acts as a neurotransmitter. It is responsible for mood regulation and helps to keep us happy. We hear about serotonin is present in the brain, but there are many serotonin receptors in our stomachs. There’s been research to show that if we can eat foods and take supplements that regulate our digestion, our brains actually get more serotonin and as a...
