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The Importance of Dopamine and its Effects on Goal Achievement
Dopamine, a universal currency in all mammals, including humans, plays a vital role in our pursuit of goals. It not only affects our ability to move towards goals but also determines how much pleasure we derive from achieving them.
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Dopamine uses the G protein-coupled receptors, a slow process that has long-lasting effects, even changes gene expression.
24:10 - 25:46 (01:36)
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Dopamine uses the G protein-coupled receptors, a slow process that has long-lasting effects, even changes gene expression. Dopamine also interacts with other neurotransmitters, such as glutamate, which has an excitatory effect on neurons.
ChapterThe Importance of Dopamine and its Effects on Goal Achievement
EpisodeControlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
PodcastHuberman Lab
Dopamine is a key molecule in our brain and body that drives us towards our goals and desires.
25:46 - 31:33 (05:46)
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Dopamine is a key molecule in our brain and body that drives us towards our goals and desires. It creates a craving for things outside ourselves and is released every time we achieve something we like, such as eating a piece of chocolate.
ChapterThe Importance of Dopamine and its Effects on Goal Achievement
EpisodeControlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
PodcastHuberman Lab
The podcast features discussions on Giardia, a stomach bug that affects many, and MPTP, an opioid-like substance that can cause paralysis when consumed in overdose.
31:33 - 34:11 (02:37)
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The podcast features discussions on Giardia, a stomach bug that affects many, and MPTP, an opioid-like substance that can cause paralysis when consumed in overdose.