# @emonthebrain on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CsWNCFyIjMt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19032534-emonthebrain-instagram
- **Posted:** 2023-05-17T14:04:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Emily McDonald (@emonthebrain) — https://gondola.cc/emonthebrain

## Caption

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⬇️
https://doi.org/10.1186%2Fs12263-018-0605-7
https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.14-268342
doi: 10.1007/s11010-018-3429-2.

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dopamine, anxietyrelief, selfcare, anxietyrelieftips, anxietyrecovery, mentalhealth, brainhealthlifestyle, sunexposure, healing, health, serotonin, mentalhealthawareness, anxiety, brainhealth

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