Have you seen “dopamine drinks” trending on TikTok? These colorful mocktails promise to lift your mood using special ingredients like bananas, berries, and cacao! With stress and busy lifestyles, many Indians are trying these fun drinks for a quick happiness boost—without alcohol or hangovers.
Nutrition experts explain that dopamine (a “feel-good” brain chemical) can be boosted by foods rich in L-tyrosine, like bananas, nuts, and seeds. Adding vitamins from berries or magnesium from dark chocolate helps too! “Just making a drink you enjoy can spark joy,” says nutritionist Pam Cho.
But what’s in these drinks? TikTok creators suggest mixing mashed berries, banana puree, or unsweetened cacao with fun bases like green tea or flavored sparkling water. Avoid sugary syrups or caffeine—they might ruin the mood boost!
To test the trend, a reporter created her own mocktail: mashed blueberries, blackberries, lime juice, and a splash of L-theanine-rich Recess drink. Though tart, sipping it mindfully brightened her day. “It’s about enjoying the process,” she says.
While one sip won’t magically fix stress, experts say these drinks are a tasty way to add mood-friendly nutrients to your diet. Ready to try? Grab berries, bananas, and get mixing—your happy hour just got healthier!
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