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Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
michelemm
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Date: October 29, 2012 06:57PM I am curious if people noticed a difference in "mood" when they stopped eating meat.
According to the BTD, grass fed beef is suppose to have ample amounts of serotonin and o's need this for dopamine regulation. Now, I am not saying this is true, but I do notice that I need something else to get the same effect I was having when eating meat on occasion. Any thoughts? Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
Utopian Life
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Date: October 29, 2012 09:49PM I have been so happy as a vegan and even more content as a raw fooder. I dunno. Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
HH
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Date: October 29, 2012 10:06PM You need tryptophan to create serotonin. Some of the best vegan sources of tryptophan are bananas, dried dates, baked potato, and nuts and seeds like sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, almond, walnut, etc. Legumes are also a tryptophan source. Things like sesame and pumpkin seed, bananas, watermelon, apples, and spirulina will aid the creation of dopamine. Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
michelemm
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Date: October 30, 2012 01:53AM HH Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > You need tryptophan to create serotonin. Some of > the best vegan sources of tryptophan are bananas, > dried dates, baked potato, and nuts and seeds like > sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, almond, walnut, etc. > Legumes are also a tryptophan source. Things like > sesame and pumpkin seed, bananas, watermelon, > apples, and spirulina will aid the creation of > dopamine. Got it, thanks. So, I CAN do get the same effect and still feel awesome,if not better as a vegan  Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
HH
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Date: October 30, 2012 02:08AM I honestly can't confirm whether or not the vegan sources are as effective as the meat sources. You'd have to research variant levels of bio-availability or hope that someone who knows will chime in.
michelemm Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > HH Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > You need tryptophan to create serotonin. Some > of > > the best vegan sources of tryptophan are > bananas, > > dried dates, baked potato, and nuts and seeds > like > > sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, almond, walnut, > etc. > > Legumes are also a tryptophan source. Things > like > > sesame and pumpkin seed, bananas, watermelon, > > apples, and spirulina will aid the creation of > > dopamine. > > > Got it, thanks. So, I CAN do get the same effect > and still feel awesome,if not better as a vegan Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
Panchito
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Date: October 30, 2012 01:06PM exercise (mainly cardio) will raise serotonin for days. That is why people who exercise 30 minutes a day feel better. Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: October 30, 2012 01:58PM Getting plenty of sunshine and rest is eesential. We all know grouchy sleep-deprived meat eaters, no? Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
HH
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Date: October 30, 2012 02:37PM Gotta agree with that. Health is a lifestyle, not just a diet.
Tamukha Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Getting plenty of sunshine and rest is eesential. > We all know grouchy sleep-deprived meat eaters, > no? Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
John Rose
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Date: October 30, 2012 04:19PM <<<You need tryptophan to create serotonin. …I honestly can't confirm whether or not the vegan sources are as effective as the meat sources.>>>
“So why should eating carbohydrates instead of protein boost serotonin? The answer has to do with how tryptophan is handled by the body. Foods rich in protein actually send very little tryptophan to the brain. That’s because tryptophan competes with other amino acids, like phenylalanine, that are also found in protein foods--and often in larger numbers than tryptophan.” Dr. Gabriel Cousens, “Depression-Free for Life” p. 168 Peace and Love..........John  Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
Horsea
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Date: November 02, 2012 04:16AM John, maybe that's why niacin (or niacinamide or noflush niacin pills) does such a good job (I am told) whereas just stuffing your gullet with protein doesn't necessarily do a lot for your mood!
Either that, or take tryptophan supplement on an empty stomach? [answers.yahoo.com] Re: Serotonin and Dopamine
Posted by:
Pame'laVik'toria
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Date: November 30, 2012 12:51AM This is the first time in my life that I sleep wonderfully! So of course, I'm even happier! My video to keep me inspired on my health quest: [www.youtube.com] Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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