Heat is generated as a byproduct of microbial breakdown of organic material, and you can use the temperature of your compost to gauge how well the system is working and how far along the decomposition has progressed.
âNearly all psychiatric drugs affect serotonin receptors to some extent, and these receptors also mediate a host of effects outside the brain, for example on blood coagulation, smooth muscle contraction and heart valve growth,â said Bryan Roth, a collaborator on both studies who is professor of pharmacology at the University of North Carolina (UNC).
Serotonin affects many aspects of your gut function, including: 1  It changes the motility of your bowels (how fast food moves through your system). 2  It affects how much fluid, such as mucus, is secreted in your intestines. 3  It affects how sensitive your intestines are to sensations like pain and fullness.erotonin is one of the most important neurotransmitters for that brain in your gut. Serotonin is important for the functions of your brain and your mood, but it is crucial to the function of your digestive system.