Dopamine- not too much, not too little, needs to be just right!

By dtay, on January 4th, 2010%

Dopamine

One of the neurotransmitters playing a major role in addiction is dopamine. Many of the concepts that apply to dopamine apply to other neurotransmitters as well.

As a chemical messenger, dopamine is similar to adrenaline. Dopamine affects brain processes that control movement, emotional response, and ability to experience pleasure and pain.

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Melatonin- Busily Sleeping!!

By dtay, on December 9th, 2009%

Melatonin is better known for its effect on sleep and the circadian rhythm ie as a synchronizer of the biological clock -the melatonin signal forms part of the system that regulates the sleep-wake cycle by chemically causing drowsiness and lowering the body temperature. Production of melatonin by the pineal gland is inhibited by light . . . → Read More: Melatonin- Busily Sleeping!!

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Serotonin- Turkeys and Bananas

By dtay, on December 8th, 2009%

Serotonin works as a neurotransmitter and helps with the modulation of things such as anger, appetite, sexuality, sleep, mood, and several other things.

Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter synthesized by enzymes that act on tryptophan and/or 5-HTP. Serotonin is stored in presynaptic vesicles and released to transmit electrochemical signals across the synapse. Extensive research . . . → Read More: Serotonin- Turkeys and Bananas

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