- It is a chemical transmitter found in the central and parasympathetic nervous system
- It effectively transports sodium ions, allowing muscle to contract and excite nerves.
- Increasing acetylcholine results in a decreased heart rate, increased amount of saliva, and prepares the muscles for work.
- With high doses, it can cause convulsions and tremors.
- When levels are low, it can help create to motor dysfunction.
- Botulin suppresses the release of acetylcoline
Serotonin
- synthesized from the protein tryptophin
- a type of chemical that helps move signals from one area of the brain to another.
- Since it helps in moving signals, it affects many aspects of the brain with regards to mood, sexual desire and function, appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, and some social behavior.
- It can also affect the functioning of the cardiovascular system, muscles and other parts of the endocrine system.
- nicotine increases serotonin levels
- foods that increase serotonin levels: dark chocolate, whey protein, flax seeds, banana
Endorphins
- It is found in the pituitary gland but is given throughout the nervous system
- stress and pain are the two common factors release endorphins
- the body creates endorphin during continuous exercise
- endorphins give feelings of euphoria, release of sex hormones, modulation in appetite, decreased feelings of pain, and enhanced immune response
- foods such as chili and chocolate can enhance the release of endorphins
Norepinephrine
- a stress hormone, released by the brain
- release energy from fat, increase heart rate, increase muscle readiness
- can be used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure
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