Until now, we have not yet mentioned one extremely important aspect for our daily functioning, which is the MOTIVATION. Nor did we describe how it might be affected by the GAMINATE.
The following article is devoted to these issues.
The level of motivation we feel on a daily basis is influenced by many factors, both internal and external. Looking at it from a purely physiological point of view, the dominant role is played by DOPAMINE.
So what is DOPAMINE? - is one of the 5 most important, but also most complex neurotransmitters in our brain.
It plays an important role in very many aspects of our physical, mental and emotional lives. This is because it affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Many of you may have heard that another important neurotransmitter, serotonin, is sometimes referred to as the 'happiness molecule'. This is due to the effect it has.
Dopamine, on the other hand, is called by analogy the 'motivation molecule' because it has a decisive influence on the degree of motivation, focus and productivity that accompanies us on a daily basis.
Until recently, it was thought that dopamine was mainly responsible for regulating the reward and pleasure system, being released when something gives us pleasure. However, recent research shows otherwise. This neurotransmitter starts to act much earlier and encourages us to be active, as well as increasing our level of willpower and consistency in achieving our goals.
Extremely interestingly - research unequivocally shows that people with high levels of dopamine in the body are highly motivated to act.
In contrast, people with depression register low levels of this neurotransmitter, which is associated with an aversion to any activity, feelings of fatigue, general apathy or mood swings.
The question is probably slowly coming to you:
- "Fine, but what has the dopamine has GAMINATE?”
Well, the precursor, or the compound from which our body produces dopamine, is the L-tyrosine. If for some reason - most often a lack of supply to the body of an adequate dose of essential amino acids - L-tyrosine levels remain low, midbrain neurons do not have the physical means to synthesise dopamine.
This, of course, leads to a reduction in its natural levels and thus to the negative effects mentioned earlier.
We can maintain L-tyrosine levels in the body at the right level through a well-balanced diet, rich in amino acids, among other things:
(a) phenylalanine, from which, in turn, the body can synthesise L-tyrosine on its own,
(b) and L-tyrosine alone,
although as reality shows - which is linked to our current lifestyle - this is unfortunately becoming increasingly difficult.
As you may have already guessed one excellent source of well-absorbed L-tyrosine is GAMINATEin which you will find as much as 500 mg per serving.
So, if you are experiencing any of the negative effects of low DOPAMINE, such as those mentioned earlier:
(a) general apathy
(b) permanent fatigue
(c) or lack of motivation - try raise yourself L-tyrosine levelsas this is most likely to be their cause.
And a reliable way to do this is a shaker full of GAMINATE! 🙂 🙂 - a shaker full of GAMINATE!
