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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.
Other substances which may contribute to serotonin syndrome include St. John's wort, cocaine, L-tryptophan, lithium, amphetamines, ecstasy, and LSD. In addition, some non-psychiatric drugs may affect the level of serotonin in the bloodstream.