dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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Hearing stories also releases multiple chemicals like dopamine, cortisol and oxytocin.
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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
By boosting levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, Adzenys helps improve focus, attention, and behavior in individuals with ADHD.3
Adzenys offers several benefits for individuals with ADHD, including flexible dosing options.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Something about Álvarez’s music is so infectious and gives me instant boosts of dopamine.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Kya George The health benefits of black and green tea
Both black and green tea contain caffeine, which stimulates the nervous system and encourages the release of feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
By boosting levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, Adzenys helps improve focus, attention, and behavior in individuals with ADHD.3
Adzenys offers several benefits for individuals with ADHD, including flexible dosing options.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Something about Álvarez’s music is so infectious and gives me instant boosts of dopamine.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Kya George The health benefits of black and green tea
Both black and green tea contain caffeine, which stimulates the nervous system and encourages the release of feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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