What chemicals are found in the brain?

Question

Also, what sort of effects do these (chemicals) have?

Answer 1

you have no idea what a weighty question you asked do you? first there are the neuro transmitters like acetylcholine, dopamine, seratonin, etc..

then you have the fun receptors that can pick up nicotine, alcohol, THC, etc.

brain chemistry is still not fully understood but full courses barely scratch the surface

Answer 2

Dopamine-Found in the midbrain and forebrain-involved in muscle movement and memory->change in levels have been linked to stress, poor memory and Parkinson's disease Serotonin-Most known for its role in depression Glutamate-Important neurotransmitter secreted that's involved with plasticity-altering neuronal connections And then you have the various hormones secreted by the pituitary and hypothalamus which control hormone secretion at other sites, such as ovaries, testes and adrenal glands.

Answer 3

"The three most important neurotransmitters are serotonin, norepinephrine and acetylcholine. Most of the 35 or more neurotransmitters are made from amino acids derived from dietary protein. In addition, certain vitamins and minerals are required for their production. Some of the more common ones include vitamin B-6, folic acid, niacin, iron and vitamin C."

For more information check out: http://www.icakusa.com/healthcaps/nutrition/brain.html

Answer 4

There are a lot that are found in the brain, dopamine, serotonin and many others. They serve to regulate the body's functions.

Answer 5

I once read somewhere that the brain is 90-something percent water.

Answer 6

Brain Grain - Makes you smarter.
Brain Drain - Makes you dumber.

Answer 7

Serotinin regulates mood and impulses

Answer 8

seratonin-the one I lack and have to take meds for