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5-HT
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Serotonin
Serotonin
() or
5-hydroxytryptamine
(
5-HT
) is a
monoamine neurotransmitter
. Biochemically derived from
tryptophan
, serotonin is primarily found in the
gastrointestinal tract
(GI tract), blood
platelets
, and the
central nervous system
(CNS) of animals, including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and
happiness
.
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