3. Diet
One quick way to boost serotonin levels is by eating simple carbohydrates… foods such as potatoes, bread, and popcorn. These foods increase insulin levels, which allows more tryptophan to enter the brain where it is converted into serotonin! This is the acute, or fast and short-term, approach.
Be careful with this approach, because it can be overdone, which can cause adverse health effects. This is the reason that the more complex carbs, such as sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, blueberries, and carrots are more highly recommended for long-term aid.
These have all kinds of health benefits, as a plus! Finally, non-carb foods that are chocked full of L-tryptophan, such as chia seeds, nuts, dark leafy greens, beans, and more, can be a great addition to the diet meant to enhance serotonin levels. Many people may not be aware of how strongly diet can affect their mood, and may unconsciously be hindering themselves via this method.