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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. | |||
*Wheat Germ | |||
Wheat Germ is a good source of Phenyalanine which can be converted into tyrosine then to dopamine. | |||
*Beans and legumes | |||
They are rich in protein and can boost dopamine | |||
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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