Does serotonin or a PIneal Gland hormone affect adrenal functions?
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Well the endocrine system is a network,and they all affect eachother,however Pineal gland has an entirely different function from the Adrenals,the Adrenals primarily excrete cortisol and Adrenaline.Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that makes that happy feeling.In depressed people there is a deficiency of seretonin.
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Melatonin affects the brain chemical balance.  Some who take it, have the opposite affect; hyperactivity.
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The influence of maternal circadian rhythms on fetal circadian oscillations during pregnancy was examined. Circadian rhythms of spontaneous locomotor activity and plasma corticosterone level in pregnant rats were eliminated by bilateral lesions of the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) at different stages of gestation and the postnatal manifestation of the circadian corticosterone rhythm was examined in individual pups. Effective lesions of SCN at day 3 of gestation resulted in an abortion in all rats examined. Rats whose SCN were lesioned at day 10 or 17 of gestation maintained their pregnancies. At term, pups were removed by Cesarean operation and immediately blinded by bilateral ocular enucleation; they were reared by unoperated foster mother afterwards. All pups from SCN lesioned mothers showed a clear free running circadian rhythm of plasma corticosterone levels after the 4th week of postnatal life. Furthermore, the circadian rhythm that developed in pups from SCN- lesioned mother at day 10 of gestation (G10 pups) was always phase- delayed about 4 h as compared with that in pups from mothers whose SCN were lesioned at day 17 of gestation (G17 pups) and in pups from sham- operated mothers (S pups). It is concluded that the circadian hormone rhythmicity develops in normal fashion postnatally when the maternal SCN are effectively lesioned after day 10 of gestation. The phase-angle difference in the circadian rhythm between G10 pups and G17 or S pups suggests that fetal circadian oscillation is entrainable at least after day 10 of gestation.
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the synapses between where the serotonin is produced in the brain, and the ones that the serotonin connects to. the longer the serotonin 'lingers' after being produced and before being taken up by the corresponding syanpse, the more it improved mood. they thing the serotonin is sucked up too quickly in people with depression.
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All glands have special roles to play in a body, otherwise they won't be there.  Adrenal glands are no exception as their functions are linked with the heart!  For more information, consult a book on Human Body!
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Serotonin is manufactured in the human brain using the essential amino acid tryptophan which is found in foods such as bananas, pineapples, plums, turkey and milk.  \n\nThe enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group to tryptophan's benzene ring at position 5, creating 5-hydroxytryptophan.  Another enzyme, amino acid decarboxylase, then removes a carboxyl group from 5-hydroxytryptophan, forming 5-hydroxytryptamine which is more commonly known as serotonin.\n\nFor more info See:  http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/serotonin/home1.htm
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It's "serotonergic"\n\n"Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter synthesised in serotonergic neurons in the central nervous system and enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract.\n\nIn the central nervous system, serotonin is believed to play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, emesis (vomiting), sexuality and appetite. Serotonin has been thought to play a part in many disorders, notably as part of the biochemistry of depression, migraine, bipolar disorder and anxiety.\n\nThe name "serotonin" is something of a misnomer and reflects the circumstances of the compound's discovery. It was initially identified as a vasoconstrictor substance in blood serum - hence serotonin, a serum agent affecting vascular tone. This agent was later chemically identified as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), and, as the broad range of physiological roles were elucidated, 5-HT became the preferred name in the pharmacological field."\n\n"Neurotransmission\n\nThe neurons of the Raphe nuclei release 5-HT. These neurons are grouped into about nine pairs, distributed along the entire length of the brainstem. 5-HT is thought to be released from serotonergic varicosities into the extra neuronal space, in other words from swellings (varicosities) along the axon, rather than from synaptic terminal buttons (in the manner of classical neurotransmission). From here it is free to diffuse over a relatively large region of space (>20µm) and activate 5-HT receptors located on the dendrites, cell bodies and presynaptic terminals of adjacent neurons."
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Not a concern at all as long as it's not interfering with your normal daily activities.  But if it becomes something extremely frequent (ie need to orgasm 4 times an hour) you should see a physician as it may potentially be caused by an adrenal tumor.
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If you are deficient in Serotonin, it makes sense to take the literal building block for this neurotransmitter, which is what 5 htp is.  The SSRI drugs are supposed to target this neurotransmitter and keep it working longer in your brain...at what cost? We don't know, though serious side effects are known to occur, e.g. suicide, memory loss. \n\n5htp is profoundly safer. It is like eating turkey, but in a very concentrated form. It tends to relax you, and can help with other issues like insomnia, because at night time serotonin is converted to melatonin, the sleep hormone, by the pituatary (in the absence of light)> \n\nDon't take 5htp with an SSRI>.....you've got to make a choice, Natural, or Synthetic....
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the pineal gland is located in the brain.  It creates more seratonin during daylight hours making most people more alert in the day.  At night the production slows down so we slow down.  This is also why some people experience seasonal depression during the winter related to less daylight.  This wonderful pineal gland is what is called your internal clock.
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Oh Cathy, I know how it feels, especially because I had the same problem and was unable to focus at work the next day, until I discovered Melatonin.Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in the pineal gland at the base of the brain. It is important in regulating sleep, and may play a role in maintaining circadian rhythm, the body’s natural time clock. The hypothalamus keeps track of the amount of sunlight that is taken in by the eye. The less sunlight, the more melatonin that is released by the pineal gland, thereby enhancing and regulating sleep. Melatonin can also be taken in an over-the-counter supplement mainly sold in health food stores and pharmacies.
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It's a great drug for a variety of problems. However, it suppresses the normal adrenal cortex. This is why it's critical to ween from the drug slowly, to allow the adrenals to start functioning again. Follow your doctor's directions explicitly. It's dangerous to try a shortcut.
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Dopamine, Serotonin 2A and GABA A
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good questions it a hormon level which rises in certain situation like adrenalin
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THE SEROTONIN SYNDROME \n\n"The serotonin syndrome is a hypersotonergic state which is a very dangerous and a potentially fatal side effect of serotonergic enhancing drugs which can have multiple psychiatric and non-psychiatric symptoms. It is a condition which has been on the rise since the 1960's when we began using more and more drugs which directly affect serotonin. This is a toxic condition which requires heightened clinical awareness in order to prevent, recognize, and treat the condition promptly. Promptness is vital because, as we just mentioned, the serotonin syndrome can be fatal and death from this side effect can come very rapidly. This syndrome is a toxic hyperserotonergic state whose rate of incidence is unknown, but is on the rise. The suspected cause of that increase is the introduction of the new selective serotonergic enhancing agents in clinical practice - the SSRIs. This disorder, brought on by excessive levels of serotonin, is difficult to distinguish from the neuroleptic malignant syndrome because the symptoms are so similar. The neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a serious condition brought on by the use of the neuroleptic drugs. \n\n"The symptoms of the serotonin syndrome are: euphoria, drowsiness, sustained rapid eye movement, overreaction of the reflexes, rapid muscle contraction and relaxation in the ankle causing abnormal movements of the foot, clumsiness, restlessness, feeling drunk and dizzy, muscle contraction and relaxation in the jaw, sweating, intoxication, muscle twitching, rigidity, high body temperature, mental status changes were frequent (including confusion and hypomania - a "happy drunk" state), shivering, diarrhea, loss of consciousness and death. (The Serotonin Syndrome, AM J PSYCHIATRY, June 1991)\n\n"The serotonin syndrome is generally caused by a combination of two or more drugs, one of which is often a selective sertonergic medication. The drugs which we know most frequently contribute to this condition are the combining of MAOIs with Prozac (this should also include the other SSRIs) or other drugs that have a powerful effect upon serotonin, ie, clomipramine (Anafranil), trazadone (Deseryl), etc. The combination of lithium with these selective serotonergic agents has been implicated in enhancing the serotonin syndrome. The tricyclic antidepressants, lithium, MAOIs, SSRIs, ECT (electric shock treatment), tryptophan, and the serotonin agonists (fenfluramine) all enhance serotonin neurotransmission and can contribute to this syndrome. Anything which will raise the level of serotonin can bring on this hyperserotonergic condition. The optimal treatment for the serotonin syndrome is discontinuation of the offending medication or medications, offer supportive measures, and wait for the symptoms to resolve. If the offending medication is discontinued, the condition will often resolve on its own within a 24 hour period. If the medication is not discontinued the condition can progress rapidly to a more serious state and become fatal. It should be apparent that the greater the enhancement of serotonin levels, the greater the chances of producing the serotonin syndrome. Therefore it is recommended that Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Luvox, Serzone, etc. not be used concurrently with each other or any other serotonergic drugs and that these serious adverse reactions should be expected with these combinations (Callahan, 1993). (PROZAC: PANACEA OR PANDORA?, p. 88)"\n\nhttp://members.aol.com/atracyphd/syndrome.htm
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It is located deep in the central part of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland (which lies behind the root of the nose and directly behind the eyes).\n\nWhat it does is this: it is activated by light and it controls the various biorhythms of the body. It works in conjunction with the hypothalamus gland (which regulates thirstiness, hunger, sexual desire, and your "biological clock")\n\nJust FYI, if you have a pineal cyst, it is 90% benign (non - cancerous). Hope this helped.
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At least one scientific study ( http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=ShowPDF&ProduktNr=224197&Ausgabe=227414&ArtikelNr=46495 ) shows that result. They exposed skin to UV rays and observed a rise in serotonin. "This is due to photoinhibition of enzymes converting serotonin to melatonin.", which means that the serotonin that would otherwise be converted to melatonin stays as serotonin. I think it would be best to read the article.