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Cold Exposure Dopamine

Meaning

Cold exposure dopamine refers to the acute, measurable increase in the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine observed in the central nervous system following brief, intense exposure to cold temperatures, such as through cold water immersion or whole-body cryotherapy. This robust physiological response is intrinsically linked to enhanced alertness, mood elevation, and increased motivational drive due to the potent activation of the sympathetic nervous system. It represents a non-pharmacological, hormetic method for transiently modulating catecholamine neurochemistry.