THE EFFECT OF ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION ON SEROTONIN LEVELS: A META-ANALYSIS
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-30-03-058Keywords:
serotonin, ultraviolet radiation, meta-analysisAbstract
Relevant studies have demonstrated a link between depression and ultraviolet B, but a direct link between them has yet to be investigated.Objective: To analyze the available studies on the effect of ultraviolet radiation on serotonin levels in the humanMetrics
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