Question 1

what is dopamine?

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Dopamine: Dopamine is a naturally produced compound synthesized in the adrenal medulla.  It has many functions, including neurotransmission, cardiovascular maintenance, and it has effects on kidney blood flow.  It is sometimes administered by a physician in situations where a person is critically ill and is needed for cardiovascular support.

Question 2

what is the value of dopamine?

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Dopamine: . Dopamine is for executive functions such as planning and alertness, etc.

Question 3

what otc pills raise dopamine?

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ProZesta.: These pills do not just increase Dopamine but also Serotonin to improve the mood and energy. It consists of Green tea extract, B12, Rhodiola Rosea, Guarana and L-Tyrosine.

Question 4

what are brand names for dopamine?

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Dopamine: Some trade names are Intropin, (dopamine) Revimine, DOPA.

Question 5

is there a way to unblock dopamine?

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Come again?: I am having trouble making sense of your question. It may be helpful for you to repost your question with an explanation of what your concept of "blocked" dopamine is.

Question 6

how can i lower my dopamine levels?

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: Please repost and explain: 1) how you know what your dopamine “levels” are; 2) what a dopamine “level” is (because I sure don’t know); and 3) why you think your dopamine “level” is too “high” and needs to be “lowered”.

Question 7

what does a low plasma dopamine mean?

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Dopamine: Low levels of the neurotransmitter Dopamine in the blood.

Question 8

what are the food sources of dopamine?

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Most food sources: Dopamine by itself is not found in any food sources but there are two Amino Acids that are converted to Dopamine in the body.  Look for foods with phenylananine and tyrosine in them, though this is not very difficult to find.  Most meats, dairy, and grains are high in  both of these amino acids.

Question 9

how does the body break down dopamine?

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Dopamine: It is converted by the enzyme Dopamine beta hydroxylase into Noradrenaline.

Question 10

what medicines increase dopamine level?

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Parkinson's example: L-DOPA is the classic drug to enhance dopamine function, but dopamine agonists such a ropinorole, or pramipexole can mimic effect.  And we have a number of agents to prolong the dopamine effects, such as entacapone or Azilect (rasagiline).

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