The Happiness Chemistry

Who doesn’t like being happy? But how many of us really know the chemistry behind this. A hormone called serotonin holds the key to being happy.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is biologically derived from and amino acid tryptophan. It increases positive attitude, elevates mood, regulates sleep, enhances social behaviour and boosts memory. Several studies have indicated that good mood is directly proportional to the level of serotonin in blood.

It is interesting to note that Noni (Morinda citrifolia), a universal health supplement already known for its versatile health benefits stimulates production of serotonin. Serotonin is also a precursor for sleep hormone melatonin which induces sleep and relaxes the body. Scopoletin, another important component of noni binds to this serotonin keeping the serotonin levels high and thus helps in relieving pain, regulating temperature, hunger and sexual behaviour.

Serotonin 5-hydroxy tryptamine is essentially found in brain, gastrointestinal tract and platelets.

Not just at the place of its origin but people across the world have been benefited from the unbelievable healing power of noni health supplement. Modern researches pertaining to the various neutraceuticals present in this fruit has given promising results and proved it to alleviate indications such as hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, chronic pain and fatigue. Due to the presence of these outstanding properties, it has managed to find its place in the new category of fruits known as “Super fruits”.