Neurotransmitters

Acetylcholine

Muscle activation, learning & memory, communication between nerve cells and muscles (muscle action)

Dopamine

Reward motivation, pleasure, motor control & cognitive function

Endorphins

Natural pain killers, mood enhancers, sense of well-being

GABA

Calm’s nervous system na dpromotes relaxation

Glutamate

Essential for Cognitive Functions like memory and learning

Norepinephrine

Fight or Flight response, increase heart rate, blood pressure, enhancers focus & alertness 

Serotonin

regulates mood, appetite, sleep, contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness

Substance P

Transmits pain signals to brain and body’s response to pain and inflammation

Adrenaline

Released by Adrenal glands in response to stress or excitement, prepares body for Flight or Fight, increase heart rate & energy

Ghrelin

released hormone that stimulates appetite “hunger hormone”

Leptin

produced by fat cells and regulates energy by signalling when enough fat is stored (feeling full)

Melatonin

Regulates the sleep-wake cycle and promotes sleepiness in response to darkness

Oxytocin

“love hormone” related to social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, increased feelings of trust & empathy