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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.  
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 has many vitamins, including B6 which helps create neurotransmitters. 


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 Phenyalanine which can be converted into tyrosine then to dopamine.


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.
*Beans and legumes
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.
They are rich in protein and can boost dopamine
 
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.


A healthly, balanced diet is the best way to increase dopamine levels in a healthy way. A diet high in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, seeds and nuts is recommended. Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants which protect the body cells. They also help raise serotonin levels in the brain.


<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>
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