Neurotransmitters are chemicals responsible for sending information to other cells in the body, and are produced by neurons, nervous system cells, which function is to conduct nerve impulses in the body. The three neurotransmitters related to depression are norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine (3). Norepinephrine is synthesized from dopamine, and it is related to areas which regulate attention, sleep, learning and emotions in our body (4). It is responsible for giving us the feeling of well-being and tranquility, for example, it is the feeling that you have when practicing aerobic exercise or eating your favorite dish. Serotonin is produced from tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT) which it is one of the eight essential amino acids (3). While serotonin regulates emotional states, irregular production of serotonin can lead to depression and anxiety states. Serotonin also controls appetite, sleep, libido and pain (4). Dopamine is a chemical compound derived from the amino acid tyrosine, and it is related to the desire to accomplish something, the reward effect and pleasure (3). It is also involved in the motor
Neurotransmitters are chemicals responsible for sending information to other cells in the body, and are produced by neurons, nervous system cells, which function is to conduct nerve impulses in the body. The three neurotransmitters related to depression are norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine (3). Norepinephrine is synthesized from dopamine, and it is related to areas which regulate attention, sleep, learning and emotions in our body (4). It is responsible for giving us the feeling of well-being and tranquility, for example, it is the feeling that you have when practicing aerobic exercise or eating your favorite dish. Serotonin is produced from tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT) which it is one of the eight essential amino acids (3). While serotonin regulates emotional states, irregular production of serotonin can lead to depression and anxiety states. Serotonin also controls appetite, sleep, libido and pain (4). Dopamine is a chemical compound derived from the amino acid tyrosine, and it is related to the desire to accomplish something, the reward effect and pleasure (3). It is also involved in the motor