For example, if your compost heats up to 40 or 50C, you can deduce that the ingredients contained adequate nitrogen and moisture for rapid microbial growth. To take your temperature readings, make sure to use a probe that reaches deep into the compost.
Serotonin syndrome occurs when you take medications that cause high levels of the chemical serotonin to accumulate in your body. Serotonin syndrome can occur when you increase the dose of such a drug or add a new drug to your regimen. Certain illicit drugs and dietary supplements are also associated with serotonin syndrome. Serotonin is a chemical your body produces thatâs needed for your nerve cells and brain to function. But too much serotonin causes symptoms that can range from mild â shivering and diarrhea â to severe â muscle rigidity, fever and seizures. Severe serotonin syndrome can be fatal if not treated.
As seen in humans, serotonin syndrome may cause: 1  Altered mental state (confusion, depression, or hyperactivity) 2  Difficulty walking. 3  Trembling and seizures. 4  Vomiting. Diarrhea.  Rapid breathing 1  (tachypnea) Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)  Increased body temperature (hyperthermia)