If you want to optimize your brain & improve your mood you need to...

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If you want to optimize your brain & improve your mood you need to understand these 4 brain chemicals:

-Dopamine
-Oxytocin
-Serotonin
-Endorphins

Here are 10 key lessons from "The DOSE Effect" by @tjpower:
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1) Dopamine = Motivational chemical
Oxytocin = Connection chemical
Serotonin = Mood & Energy chemical
Endorphins = De-Stressing chemical
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2) The 6 main causes of low dopamine:
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3) Natural forms of happiness:
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4) Important advice if you have ADHD:
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5) The importance of viewing morning sunlight:
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6) The 4 causes of low endorphins:
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7) Dopamine summary:
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8) Oxytocin summary:
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9) Serotonin summary:
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10) Endorphins summary:
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