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Apples contain "quercetin" which not only helps raise dopamine levels but is also an antioxidant that may help in the prevention of cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. | |||
*Bananas | |||
Banana's have tyrosine which is converted into noreinephrine and dopamine. This helps with motivation, alertness, concentration, and memory. | |||
*Beets | |||
Betaine, an amino acid present in certain vegetables, namely beets, helps produce dopamine and acts as an antidepressant. | |||
*Chicken | |||
Chicken, like eggs and cheese, contain a complete protein which increases levels of dopamine and also acts as an antidepressant. | |||
*Fish | |||
Omega-3 fatty acids may help produce nuerotransmitters. | |||
Omega-3 deficient rats, tested by French scientists, seemed to have an increase in serotonin receptors and a drop in dopamine in the frontal cortex. | |||
Watermelon: Watermelon juice is fat free and loaded with vitamins A, B6, and C! Vitamin B6 is used by the body to manufacture neurotransmitters such as serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine. Vitamin C also enhances the immune system while protecting the body from free radicals. | |||
Wheat Germ: Wheat Germ is a good source of Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid found in the brain and blood plasma that can convert in the body to tyrosine, which in turn is used to synthesize dopamine. | |||
A healthly, balanced diet is rich in whole “natural” and unprocessed foods. It is especially high in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, seeds and nuts. Fruits are vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants that protect the body cells from damaging. They also help raise serotonin levels in the brain. | |||
Beans and legumes are rich in protein and are healthful boosters of both dopamine and norepinephrine. Also, Protein Meat, Milk, Eggs, Cheese, fish and other seafood are very healthy, high-protein, dopamine-and-norepinephrine-booster food. | |||
<ref name=MH>[http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/14818/Foods-That-Increase-Dopamine-Naturally Foods That Increase Dopamine Naturally] Med Help, Med Help, published 6/26/08. accessed 5/17/11 </ref> | <ref name=MH>[http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/14818/Foods-That-Increase-Dopamine-Naturally Foods That Increase Dopamine Naturally] Med Help, Med Help, published 6/26/08. accessed 5/17/11 </ref> | ||
