
Fox about to enjoy dopamine from the egg in my hand!
“dopamania”, I try to give a nod to the activities and substances that are healthy sources of dopamine.
Lets’ start with foods – easy to come by and possibly already in your cupboard or refrigerator. Remember, foods don’t actually contain dopamine. but if they the right amino acids, especially tyrosine, our brains kick into gear synthesizing dopamine.
Proteins
Many animal proteins contain the amino acids your brain needs in order to create dopamine, like
Beef
Cheese (including cottage cheese)
Chicken
Eggs
Fish (especially fatty fish, particularly wild-caught fish)
Turkey
Vegetarian? No problem. Coming next . . . dopamine from fruits and vegetables!