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“Dopamine is a neurotransmitter best known for its role in motor activity, motivation, and pleasure control. When exposed to a rewarding stimulus, the brain responds by increasing dopamine release to motivate behavior.”

“This isn’t just a vague correlation—research shows that BPA interferes with two critical neurotransmitter systems: dopamine and serotonin, both of which are essential for regulating mood, attention, and cognitive function.”

“Rosmarinic acid is found in many culinary herbs, including rosemary, oregano, sage, thyme, and peppermint. Evidence suggests it influences sleep by regulating neurotransmitters in the brain such as GABA and acetylcholine. EGCG is found in tea.”

“Choline, a phospholipid compound present in a wide range of foods, is an essential nutrient that plays critical roles in building cell membranes and producing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.”

“Adequate protein intake has been linked with lower dementia risk in older adults, and iron is necessary for many aspect of brain health, including the production of neurotransmitters and myelin.”

“Researchers report their findings that dopamine signaling is responsible for the effects of Ritalin and other stimulant medications on motivation and executive function. Dopamine is one of the most abundant neurotransmitters in the brain and is involved in reward-motivated behavior, learning, and memory.”

“Depression research often focuses on neurotransmitters, but the brain also depends on a steady supply of energy to function properly. A new study tested whether problems in how creatine moves from the gut to the brain play a role in depression, and whether certain gut bacteria can help restore this process.”

“One team of researchers aimed to determine the effects of antihistamines on muscle adaptation following acute and chronic high intensity interval training, often referred to as HIIT. Histamine is an organic molecule that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord, while also regulating gut and immune function.”

“A common feature of these disorders is dysfunction of the body's serotonin pathway. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and hormone produced in the brain. It regulates social cognition (how people interact socially) and influences decision making.”

“- Dr. Mark Mattson https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/mark-mattson/'] Whether we induce energetic crises through fasting, exercising, or tapping into a subset of the body's metabolic program through a specialized diet, some of the more compelling entities that define the ensuing metabolic switch are ketone bodies.”