Always wear your spf though! ☀️ Vitamin D contributes to the synthesis (creation) of serotonin. It has also been shown to repress serotonin reuptake (prolonging the action of serotonin) and downregulate MAO-A gene expression. MAOA breaks down serotonin, and this break down is slowed, again increasing activity of serotonin. 🧬 Serotonin is a key molecule for improving mood and decreasing anx1ety 🧠 Our cue to get outside and get some vitamin d☀️ #sunexposure #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #brainhealth #brainhealthlifestyle #serotonin #dopamine #anxiety #anxietyrelieftips #anxietyrelief #anxietyrecovery #selfcare #health #healing Sources⬇️ doi.org/10.1186/s12263-018-0605-7 doi.org/10.1096/fj.14-268342 doi: 10.1007/s11010-018-3429-2.