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5 ways to increase the level of dopamine in your body

A deficiency of dopamine in the body can cause lack of motivation and enthusiasm in a person. Here are few natural ways in which you can increase the levels of this hormone.

Written by Jahnavi Sarma | Published : October 19, 2019 7:16 PM IST

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Dopamine

Dopamine, also known as the ‘happy hormone’, is a chemical massenger that gets activated at the time of reward or motivation. This hormone is responsible for creating memories, and regulating body movements. It leads to feelings of pleasure and reward. On the other hand, low levels can make a person nervous, confused and depressed. This hormone may be released by the brain, but there are some things that you can do to naturally increase its levels.

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Saturated-fat

Reduce your intake of saturated fat: According to a study in National Institue of Health (NIH), USA, consuming high amounts of saturated fats can affect the dopamine signaling in the brain. Found in beef, pork and lamb, saturated fats can increase inflamation in the body, which could lead to changes in the signaling process of the reward area of the brain.

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Go to sleep: According to studies conducted by NIH on animals, huge amount of dopamine are released when a the animal wakes up. The level of dopamine decreases with time, in the evening. Dopamine is released in the body by the brain to wake the person up. Lack of sleep could disprupt the release of dopamine causing dopamine deficiency in body.  Also Read - Gentle Parenting: Practical Tips To Manage Child's Behavior And Calm Their Mind