Dopamine

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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that acts as a chemical messenger that regulates our mood, motivation, and state of pleasure

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Dopamine is the brain’s reward system, reinforcing behaviors that are pleasurable or beneficial, such as eating, exercising, or achieving our goals.

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