Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) 2023 J C Thambyrajah, H W Dilanthi, S M Handunnetti et al.
Melatonin and its precursor serotonin are neurochemicals that play an important role in the physiological regulation of mood, sleep, and behavior. Studies have suggested the possibility of changes in the levels of melatonin and serotonin following meditation. However, the outcome of Buddhist meditation on both these two neurochemicals collectively have not been studied yet. To assess the effect...