Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Just the Taste of Beer Triggers a Dopamine Response in the Brain

Healthline News
There’s something about beer that makes it hard to have just a sip. Recent research says that even the smallest taste of beer floods our brains with the neurotransmitter dopamine, prompting us to want the rest of the pint. Dopamine plays many roles in the brain, but is most often associated with motivation, including reward-seeking behavior, drug abuse, and addiction.