Better Nutrition Mean Better Brain-Power The brain is the central processing unit that is in control of the mind, body, and all of its functions. ... Thus a person's mood and mental ability are greatly influenced by the ratio of the five central amines, called neurotransmitters, or nervous system chemicals. These nervous system chemicals are greatly affected by the different nutrients one eats (Prased 3). The central amines include: norepinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine. ... Fat sits in the digestive system longer than most nutrients which ...

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The limbic system, which is a group of related nervous system structures, located in the midbrain and linked to emotions and feelings then sends the messages to the frontal lobes. ... Dopamine helps to form a pathway between the motor center of the midbrain and the frontal lobes, as well as a pathway between the limbic system and the frontal lobes. ...

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The nervous system in our body is very complex. ... This complex system allows for some mistakes as well. Mistakes in our nervous system may cause our brain to misinterpret the signal or it may not receive it at all. ... And it also looks as though it has multiple causes instead of just one central factor. ... The limbic system of the brain is suspected to be the portion most affected by the disorder. ...

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