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1. Seroton in acts as a ne urotransmitter, a type of chemical that helps relay signals from one area of the brain to another. Although serotonin is manufactured in the brain, where it performs its primary functions, some 90% of our serotonin supply is found in the digestive tract and in blood platelets.
More detail and supporting information is in the main article. 1  Serotonin is an important chemical neurotransmitter in the human body. 2  It is commonly regarded as a chemical that is responsible for maintaining mood balance. 3  Serotonin is created by a biochemical conversion process.