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Avoid Casein and Gluten
Remove dairy casein and gluten from the diet when prolactin is elevated or dopamine balance is a concern. The rationale given is that these proteins may act as mu-opioid receptor agonists in the gut, which could push prolactin higher and worsen dopamine-related symptoms.
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“So if someone's concerned learned about dopamine, or maybe they have a slightly higher proloctin, then they eliminate things that could be increasing that proloctin. So casein or gluten which are mu opioid receptor agonists or any mu opioid receptor agonist in the gut Casein so milk protein Correct Can increase prolactin? Correct.”
huberman · Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett · Dec 25, 2025 · 23:57 · open ↗
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