How does the hormone dopamine affect the body and what is the harm of deficiency or excess?

Dopamine is the neurotransmitter to "feel comfortable". Dopamine is involved in neurological and physiological functions. It is a contributing factor in motor function, mood and even our decision-making. It is also associated with some movement and psychological disorders, according to a report by the Healthline website.

Dopamine acts as a chemical messenger between nerve cells and dopamine is released when your brain expects a reward, when you reach a certain activity with happiness, just anticipation may be enough to raise your dopamine levels, it could be a certain food, sex, shopping, or anything else you enjoy.

Besides feeling happy, dopamine is involved in many body functions, including:

Blood flow

digestion

Heart and kidney function

Memory and focus

Mood and emotions

Treating pain

Pancreatic function and insulin regulation

Stress response

Dopamine contributes to the feeling of:

Vigilance

concentration

Stimulus

Happiness

The dopamine influx can produce a temporary feeling of euphoria.

Signs of dopamine deficiency

Decreased alertness

Difficulty concentrating

Less motivated and less motivated

Poor coordination

Movement difficulties

Lack of sleep may lower dopamine levels

A lack of dopamine can make you feel sleepy but lack of sleep may also reduce your dopamine level.

Some of the health problems that may be associated with low dopamine are:

Parkinson's disease. Symptoms include tremors, slow movement, and sometimes psychosis.

Depression, symptoms include sadness, trouble sleeping, and cognitive changes.

Dopamine transporter deficiency syndrome, also known as infantile parkinsonism and dystonia, causes movement abnormalities similar to those of Parkinson's disease.

Symptoms of increased dopamine in the body

 

Obsession

Hallucinations

Delusions

Schizophrenia