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Posted By SenorCoconut 1 year, 2 months ago in Health & Fitness
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Brain imaging studies suggest that individuals with decreased dopamine output find eating less pleasurable, and are more likely to be obese or to gain weight.

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    sarahturner1 year, 2 months ago

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    Very interesting article, thanks.

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      ETproductions1 year, 2 months ago

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      Any way to install a healthy set of extra dopamine receptors?

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        SenorCoconut1 year, 1 month ago

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        Dopamine activity can be increased by reducing excessive food intake, and cutting out sugar and refined foods.
        Dopamine activity can also be increased by eating tyrosine rich food such as almonds and bananas.

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          Engnr1 year, 1 month ago

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          Thanks Senor, seems like that part was missing from the story. Thanks for the article.

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