Dr. Bray continues his look into the neurotransmitters you hear about on a daily basis. Today, Dr. Bray discusses Dopamine and the role that dopamine plays in your life. It is so much more than just the “Pleasure, Motivation, and Reward” Neurotransmitter. Dopamine not only affects you mentally but also influences the physical actions that you take. Dr. Bray also looks into the symptoms of low dopamine levels and some of the ways you can boost your dopamine both pharmacologically and also naturally. You don’t want to miss this episode.

*Better Living Through Neurochemistry by James Lee.

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

“Dopamine loves novelty!”

“In general, Serotonin is a more contented, relaxed kind of mood; Dopamine is a more excited, motivated kind of positive mood.”

“Increasing dopamine via pharmacological drugs is fraught with addiction risks and tolerant problems.”

“Setting and achieving goals is one of the most powerful ways to boost dopamine that we know of … using your hands gives you an even larger dopamine boost!”