Two recent studies shed light on serotonin, interactions between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, and the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Although SSRIs are widely used to treat depression and “are frequently prescribed for individuals with disorders of gut–brain interaction [DGBI] and comorbid mood disorders, they are fraught with issues,” explained Kara G. Margolis, MD, an investigator on both studies. Some of the unintended consequences of SSRI