Neurotransmitters act on our moods: a fact
The important thing now is not to discover the psychological mechanisms that regulate our mood swings, but to control the values of the neurotransmitters that circulate in our blood: it is a group of substances (including serotonin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine and GABA), which act on the nervous system in various ways: they make us feel relaxed, release aggression, awaken the alarm and defense systems in us, and improve our concentration...
The serenity switch: serotonin
Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, pain threshold and satiety. It is also the switch of tranquility, serenity and balance. Do you have a serotonin deficit? Have a nice meal of pasta and rice, the foods that are best for you.
The Messenger of Adventure: Dopamine
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that drives us to adventure, to conquest and to put us in the game. It stimulates appetite and taste for good food. A dopamine deficiency, which often manifests itself during an effort, makes us tired, unmotivated, sad and apathetic. Do you have a dopamine deficiency? Fish, meat (but also eggs and cheese) are ideal foods for you.
In principle, it's okay to consume:
A plate of legumes, like beans or lentils, once or twice a week. They contain a lot of protein rich in tryptophan and phenylalanine, which are the precursors of serotonin and dopamine.
Oily fish, like mackerel, sardines and salmon, once or twice a week. These fish contain EPA, a fatty acid belonging to the omega-3, which, according to research, is virtually as effective as Prozac in treating patients.
Organic meat and crustaceans, such as oysters, mussels, sea snails, shrimps. These foods are very rich in iron, zinc, copper and vitamin B6: a cocktail of minerals and vitamins that helps to restore the right levels of dopamine and serotonin.
