Neurotransmitters

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Dopamine

Influences muscle movement, attention and emotion. Linked to our reward center.

Too much linked to Schizophrenia.

Too little- linked to Parkinson's.

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Norepinephrine

Our Fight or Flight neurotransmitter - Helps control alertness. Both neurotransmitter and hormone.

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Serotonin

Helps regulate our mood. Too little can cause clinical depression.

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Glutamate

Helps in with learning and forming new memories. Too much can cause headaches and seizures.

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Endorphins

Our natural pain killers - these are released naturally during injury and vigorous exercise, help explain good feelings.

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Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter that helps in memory and also triggers muscle movement. Too little linked to Alzheimer's

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GABA

Our natural tranquilizer - undersupply linked to epilepsy, and insomnia. Regulates anxiety - and calms us.

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Substance P

A neurotransmitter that is involved in the transmission of pain messages to the brain.

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Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit information from one neuron to another.

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