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Serotonergic Balance

Meaning

Serotonergic Balance describes the state of optimal homeostasis in the production, regulated signaling, and efficient reuptake of the critical neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) within the central and enteric nervous systems. This precise balance is absolutely critical for regulating mood stability, sleep architecture, appetite control, and healthy gut motility, preventing conditions associated with either serotonin deficiency or functional excess. The endocrine system, particularly sex and thyroid hormones, significantly modulates this delicate neurochemical equilibrium.