there are different types of tears

There are different types of tears

Did you know that we shed different types of tears based on our emotions?

Each tear type is composed of unique chemicals — mainly salt, water, and lysozyme — that give them their variable structure.

There are different types of tears

Emotional tears contain a natural painkiller

According to scientist Claire Phillips, tears of grief contain the neurotransmitter leucine enkephalin which helps relieve the body in times of stress. In such a way, our tear ducts can act as a natural painkiller.

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