A Literature Review on Holistic Well-Being and Dopamine Fasting: An Integrated Approach
Desai and colleagues review the literature on dopamine fasting, also called dopaminergic detox, a concept aimed at reducing dependence on instant gratification and overstimulation. The idea has long included digital detox. The abstract notes that some critics say the notion lacks scientific support. The article sets out what dopamine fasting means and reviews the literature and evidence available on it. This page reports the scope of the review only.
Desai and colleagues review the literature on dopamine fasting, also called dopaminergic detox, a concept aimed at reducing dependence on instant gratification and overstimulation. The idea has long included digital detox. The abstract notes that some critics say the notion lacks scientific support. The article sets out what dopamine fasting means and reviews the literature and evidence available on it. This page reports the scope of the review only.
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Desai, D., Patel, J., Saiyed, F., Upadhyay, H., Kariya, P., & Patel, J. (2024). A Literature Review on Holistic Well-Being and Dopamine Fasting: An Integrated Approach. Cureus, 16(6), e61643. doi:10.7759/cureus.61643.