- Usually associated with the brain, 95% of serotonin is produced in the gut
- Pennsylvania researchers believe less serotonin may explain memory problems
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Scientists have identified a potential cause of long Covid: a decrease in serotonin levels and remnants of the virus in the gut. The University of Pennsylvania researchers found that 95% of serotonin, commonly associated with the brain, is produced in the gut. Serotonin is involved in several bodily functions, including sleep, digestion, wound healing, and memory. The study’s authors hypothesize that low serotonin levels may contribute to the memory problems experienced by long Covid patients. The study was published in the journal “Cell.”
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