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What is dopamine?

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What is dopamine?

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which is a chemical released by neurons to send signals to other nerve cells. It is a chemical perceived as motivating individuals towards pleasure. Sugar/Carbs causes the brain to release huge surges of dopamine up to 200% higher than normal in the striatum. This is why individuals have a hard time moderating sugar intake because they are chasing this dopamine high all day every day. This is how individuals are drawn to eating sugar/carbs. They are ravenous for sugar eating more than 3 times a day, constantly snacking and consuming multiple sugary beverages.


The dopamine response from meat is far less significant and appropriate which leads to a balanced eating approach of 2 times a day for most carnivores and they aren’t ravenously craving anything.

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