How to Increase Serotonin Level Naturally

Get lots of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is strongly connected to mood and also has antidepressant properties.Serotonin is created in the brain and body from tryptophan. But tryptophan needs cofactors such as vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin, iron, magnesium, calcium, and zin for the reaction to take place. Therefore, Vitamin C may not be directly related to serotonin, but it helps. Vitamin C also slows the release of the stress hormone cortisol (too much cortisol can cause depression, research suggests). Studies have found that people with low vitamin c levels are often depressed and fatigued. And one study found people who took vitamin C felt happier after just one week.