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Addictions - When Our Gut Runs Our Brain
Manage episode 237742924 series 115328
In Today’s podcast, Matt, Steve and Elizma chat about the chemical pathways involved in addiction. How the brain and gut communicate to drive certain urges and neurotransmitters like dopamine and our endorphins that release in response to acting upon the urge. It’s a fascinating tangle of communication in the body that the team simplify into segments to better understand the drivers of addictions.
As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.
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417 episodes
Manage episode 237742924 series 115328
In Today’s podcast, Matt, Steve and Elizma chat about the chemical pathways involved in addiction. How the brain and gut communicate to drive certain urges and neurotransmitters like dopamine and our endorphins that release in response to acting upon the urge. It’s a fascinating tangle of communication in the body that the team simplify into segments to better understand the drivers of addictions.
As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.
Check out ATP Science's range of products at our online store
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