Dopamine is not just a "pleasure hormone"
What dopamine actually does + tips for making more
Common misconception
Contrary to popular opinion, dopamine is not merely a “feel good hormone”. It is part of the reward network but there’s more to it than that. It would be rare for a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) to only have one function - the brain and body are so complex.
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