Less than a second to fall in love?

• April 28, 2024

The romantic concept of love has become obsolete in the face of scientific evidence. What we name a crush or chemistry of love They have a neurological explanation. Yes, love goes beyond the organ that beats in our chest, it, in its totality, originates in our head.

This is confirmed in a study conducted by the Stanford University School of Medicine , where it was discovered that love at first sight exists.

The investigation, which was carried out by the specialist Stephanie Ortigue and published by the Journal of Sexual Medicine , reveals that in a person in love, 12 different areas of his brain are put into operation to release a number of chemicals that together generate a euphoria in the person, which we call infatuation.

Among the substances released in this process are dopamine, oxytocin and adrenaline; However, these elements are not the only ones that intervene in the chemistry of love . 

People in love show a significant increase in nerve growth factor (NGF) in their blood. This molecule plays an important role in our way of relating to society.

In the study it was also discovered that cognitive functions such as mental representation, metaphors and body image suffer a great affectation, to the point that prevents us from seeing reality as it is.

The most relevant aspect of the analysis was that this process chemical of love , although complicated, occurs in less than a second. Yes, a sigh lasts more than the time it takes for us to fall in love.

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