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Working out also stimulates the production ofserotoninand norphenylephrine, which are other happiness, wellbeing, and pleasure-inducing neurotransmitters.
These mood-boosting stimulations would probably be enough to give you that post-yoga glow.
But theres something even more going on.
Researchers have come to understand that when our muscles contract, theyproduce substances that get dispersed throughout the body.
And when they get there, they improve brain function.
assistant professor of neuroscience at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
This has led to the substances garnering the name hope molecules.
Namely, these myokines couldinhibit a neurotransmitter pathwaythat, when its overactive, islinked with depression.
Hope molecules, McGonigal previously said on theRich Roll podcast, could be like an intravenous dose of hope.
Its not just an endorphin rush, McGonigal says on the podcast.
They travel to your brain, they cross the blood-brain barrier.
And in your brain, they can act as an antidepressant.
Like irisin [a myokine] can make your brain more resilient to stress.
They help you learn from experience.
And the only way you get these chemicals is by using your muscles.
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