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Sep 2023
8m 42s

The DOPAMINE Myth

DR. ERIC BERG
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<p> Let’s talk about dopamine. Dopamine has many functions. It’s involved in body movement, sleep cycles, gastrointestinal motility, food intake, learning, kidney function, and blood pressure. Dopamine is associated with behaviors and certain emotions. However, people on the lower end of the emotional scale aren&#39;t going to just have low dopamine but ... Show More
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