Question 1

does dopamine get released when you exercise?

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Absotitvely!: Absolutely! This is the source of the "runner's high."

Question 2

does doing things that make you happy release dopamine in the body?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dopamine is a pleasure hormone that can be release by engaging in pleasurable activities.

Question 3

can anyone tell me what can i do to increase my dopamine naturally?

Accepted Answer

Live well: Find things that make you happy long-term. Take part in them. Get out of difficult situations and find meaning and joy in life by whatever means. Happiness isn't going to result from trying to manipulate chemicals in your brain, but from how you manage to live your life. Best wishes.

Question 4

using knowledge of the dopaminergic neurone, how might one increase or decrease the release of dopamine?

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Natural High : There are many ways once can try to increase brain Dopamine levels. But what ever you do, do not do it with drugs. The high is short and "fun"; the fall is miserable and and long. Some supplements can help, but discuss with your doctor before flushing your dollars down the drain. If natural measures fail, there are effective prescription medications which can help with your Dopamine concern.

Question 5

do only dopaminergic neurons release dopamine?

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Yes: Yes, only dopaminergic neurons release dopamine, but there are several dopaminergic pathways in the brain.  Dopaminergic neurons in midbrain are the main source of Dopamine in the mammalian cns. Losing these is associated with parkinson's disease. Dopamine neurons are involved with voluntary movement and other behavioral processes such as mood, reward, addiction, psychosis, and stress.

Question 6

how to increase dopamine level in brain naturally?

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Naturally means?: Do you mean WITHOUT use of typical pharmacological agents which are prescribed in the U.S. and elsewhere? Tyrosine is an amino acid which is a building block for dopamine.  When taken in greater quantities than we get from ingestion dopamine levels will rise in the brain.  However, at such necessarily high levels, significant side effects can occur. Needs to be monitored closely by physician.

Question 7

why does the brain release dopamine? what is its purpose?

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Brief answer: Dopamine is one of many inhibitory neuro-transmitters, and these chemicals balance the effect of excitatory items, such as glutamate.  An important role of dopamine involves mood and behavior, but also, stabilization of limb and walking function.

Question 8

how do i increase acetylcholine, dopamine and serotonin levels naturally?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine: Acetylcholine with lecithin. Seroptonin with 5 hydoxy tryptophane and Dopamine with l-tyrosine.
Getting the right amount to do you any good is tricky and can cause side effects. Check out www.Neuroassist.Com.

Question 9

how do you naturally increase dopamine levels in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine production: There is no proven way to increase dopamine.  Ingested Dopamine is broken down in the stomach and small intesting (unless combined with a special medication...Carbidopa, for example in the medicine given to Parkinson's patients carbidopa/levodopa).  It can be given intravenously, which is done sometimes to help increase blood pressure.  See also: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/dopamine.

Question 10

hi docs, can you tell me if testosterone & dopamine are released in our bodies as solids?

Accepted Answer

No: They're released as individual molecules into solution and go onto binding proteins.

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