DOPAMINE is increased in the brain by eating grass-fed meats, pasture-raised poultry and wild-caught fish.

It’s also important to avoid dopamine-depleting foods, like excessive amounts of saturated fats and sugar.

When this hormone is produced normally in the body, we don’t even notice it — the body (and mind) functions as it should. But when levels become too high or too low, that’s when our behavioral and physical functions are impacted.

For instance, a chemical change in the brain drives addictive behaviors, causing mental health issues like:

internet gaming addiction

trouble focusing

mood changes

anxiety

lack of motivation

Autism

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Drug abuse