Dopamine is a brain
neurotransmitter that controls
movement, stimulates the
metabolism, keeps the circulatory
system running and regulates the
brain's flow of information. Too
much dopamine in the system
wrecks havoc with movements and
can make you a jitterbug who is
always jiggling and wiggling,
tapping fingers and shaking legs. It
can also produce aggressiveness
and hostility. Too little dopamine,
and a person can go flat, have
virtually no ability to respond
emotionally, and feel like you are
just out of steam, with little energy
for the day's activities. Dopamine
helps people feel pleasure,
according to the Health News Stand
website, and have the ability to
express it. Certain foods can raise
the production of dopamine, giving
us a boost and enough energy to
get our lives accomplished
pleasurably.
PROTEINS
The best foods to eat to raise
dopamine levels are proteins,
which are high in amino acids. The
Blessed Maine Herbs website
suggests increasing fish, chicken,
turkey, eggs and red meat in the
diet. Most fish is easily digestible
protein containing Omega 3 fatty
acids, which may also trigger the
production of dopamine. Legumes
or dried beans (especially lima
beans) are excellent foods for
stimulating neurotransmitters in
the brain, as are fermented soy
products such as tempeh and miso.
Remember to add some milk and
cheese, as dairy proteins also help
raise dopamine levels.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/64566-foods-trigger-release-dopamine/
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