N-甲基5-羟色胺是具有相似活性的5-羟色胺的N-甲基化衍生物。研究已经确定，N-甲基5-羟色胺是潜在的活性成分，有助于黑升麻植物的血清素能活性。

N-Methylserotonin is the N-methylated derivative of serotonin with similar activity. Studies have identified N-Methylserotonin as a potential active constituent that contributes to the serotonergic activity of black cohosh plants.