Seasonal Affective Disorder and Neurotransmitters:
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Premenstrual Syndrome and Neurotransmitters:
Bond, AJ, et al. Tryptophan depletion increases aggression in women during the premenstrual phase. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2001 Aug; 156(4): 477-980.
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Effects of Dieting on Neurotransmitters:
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