• Question: does love release chemicals in your brain??

    Asked by howestwh to David, Helen, Ian, rhysphillips, Sarah on 14 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Ian van der Linde

      Ian van der Linde answered on 14 Jun 2011:

      Absolutely! Love can flood your brain with hormones like endorphines (which make us feel good), adrenaline (which makes us feel excited), and oxytocin (which helps us to develop long-term bonds).

    • Photo: Rhys Phillips

      Rhys Phillips answered on 14 Jun 2011:

      Yep, that’s why people fall in love with others.

    • Photo: Helen Fletcher

      Helen Fletcher answered on 14 Jun 2011:

      Ian is the brain expert!

    • Photo: David Corne

      David Corne answered on 14 Jun 2011:

      Yes, and I think someone should write a love song including the words oxytocin, neurotransmitter, synapse, adrenaline, vasopressin, etc.

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