Simple daily habits like diet, sunlight, exercise, hobbies, and supplements can elevate mood effectively

Most of us want to feel our best along with staying healthy. You don’t need complicated solutions to improve your mood. Increasing your serotonin levels is key. It is that key that can start your happiness mode and bring you closer to living a rewarding life. Here’s why serotonin matters and how to boost it naturally.

How does serotonin work?

Padmashri Dr Mukesh Batra, Chairman Emeritus and Founder, Dr Batra’s Healthcare, calls serotonin an essential neurotransmitter and is often called the ‘feel-good hormone’. “Balanced serotonin levels help us feel calm, focused, and emotionally stable, while low levels are linked to anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.”

In his words, the benefits of having healthy serotonin levels includes improved mood and emotional resilience, better sleep and relaxation, and reduced anxiety and stress. Serotonin helps your body make melatonin, which is important for a healthy sleep cycle. Most serotonin (around 90%) is produced in your gut, where it also plays a role in digestion. It also manages the intestinal activities.