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Hope Molecules Could Be The All Natural Antidepressant You Need
We all know that exercise helps reduce depression, but how exactly remains a mystery to most of us. The actual science behind how this occurs can be attributed to what are known as hope molecules.
By Gwen Farrell4 min read
Though hope molecules are often mistaken for dopamine or serotonin, they’re actually myokines, a type of protein secreted by muscles. While the science behind hope molecules can go in-depth, you don’t have to have a degree in microbiology or neuroscience to understand how it works – or to reap the benefits.