How is dopamine removed from the body?

How is dopamine removed from the body?

Dopamine is not a toxin, so the idea of “flushing it out” is not accurate. Dopamine acts in synapses and is then regulated through reuptake and enzymatic breakdown. Enzymes such as MAO (monoamine oxidase) and COMT play major roles in dopamine metabolism. This is not something you remove by drinking water or using a detox beverage. The concept of dopamine detox refers to reducing dopamine triggers to rebalance reward signaling, not biochemical cleansing. If someone suspects dysregulation, the more effective actions are improving sleep, reducing stress, managing caffeine, limiting screen exposure, and restructuring habits—plus professional evaluation when needed. The goal is stabilization, not forcing chemistry.