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Could antidepressants hold the key to treating long COVID? University of Pennsylvania researchers have uncovered a link between long COVID and levels of serotonin in the body that may offer a new explanation for the condition. The study even points to a possible treatment.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that has many functions in the body and is targeted by the most commonly prescribed antidepressants — the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Serotonin is widely studied for its effects on the brain ― it regulates the messaging between neurons, affecting sleep, mood, and memory. It is present in the gut, is found in cells along the gastrointestinal tract, and is absorbed by blood platelets. Gut serotonin, known as circulating serotonin, is responsible for a host of other functions, including the regulation of blood flow, body temperature, and digestion.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that has many functions in the body and is targeted by the most commonly prescribed antidepressants — the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Serotonin is widely studied for its effects on the brain ― it regulates the messaging between neurons, affecting sleep, mood, and memory. It is present in the gut, is found in cells along the gastrointestinal tract, and is absorbed by blood platelets. Gut serotonin, known as circulating serotonin, is responsible for a host of other functions, including the regulation of blood flow, body temperature, and digestion.
A New Long COVID Explanation: Low Serotonin Levels?
Could antidepressants hold the key to treating long COVID?
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