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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that functions in various brain pathways, contributing to reward, motivation, and motor control. It plays a key role in the brain’s reward system, reinforcing behaviors associated with pleasure. Dopamine is also involved in regulating mood and emotions.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Dopamine. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/dopamine/
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