Neurotransmitters

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that are essential for communication between nerve cells or neurons. They are responsible for transmitting signals from one neuron to another, and they...
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1. Neurotransmitters

Last Updated: 1st April, 2023

Neurotransmitters: What they are, what happens when they are imbalanced, how they are regulated Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that a...

Acetylcholine

Last Updated: 21st April, 2023

Acetylcholine: The Neurotransmitter That Drives Learning and Memory Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter that is widely distributed throughout the centr...

Dopamine

Last Updated: 18th April, 2023

What is Dopamine? A Comprehensive Overview Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in various functions of the brain and body. It is know...

Endogenous Cannabinoids

Last Updated: 3rd May, 2023

Endogenous cannabinoids Endogenous cannabinoids, also known as endocannabinoids, are a class of compounds that naturally occur in the human body. These com...

Endorphins

Last Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Endorphins: The Natural Feel-Good Hormones Endorphins are hormones produced by the body that act as natural painkillers and mood boosters. They are a type...

GABA

Last Updated: 18th April, 2023

What is GABA? Gamma-Aminobutyric acid, commonly known as GABA, is a neurotransmitter present in the central nervous system (CNS) of vertebrates. GABA plays...

Glutamate

Last Updated: 22nd April, 2023

Glutamate: The Essential Neurotransmitter Glutamate is one of the most important neurotransmitters in the brain, responsible for a wide range of functions in...

Glycine

Last Updated: 22nd April, 2023

Glycine: The Comprehensive Guide Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that is naturally produced by the body. It is also found in many foods and supplements...

Norepinephrine

Last Updated: 21st April, 2023

Norepinephrine: The Powerful Neurotransmitter Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in the sympathetic...

Oxytocin

Last Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Oxytocin: The Love Hormone Peptide hormone and neuropeptide oxytocin is a hormone that is best known for its role in social bonding and reproductive functi...

Serotonin

Last Updated: 18th April, 2023

What is Serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is widely distributed throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS...