3min chapter

Huberman Lab cover image

Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

Huberman Lab

CHAPTER

Nor Epinephrine and Dopamine as Neuromodulators

The major effect of atural and other sympathomimetic stimulants is to increase the transmission of dopamine and nor epinephrine. The main function of norEpinephrine is to increase activity of neural networks that are involved in attention and focus to particular things in our environment. It actually just takes one chemical conversion to turn dopamine into nor Epinephrine so they are like close cousins that work together to help us achieve a common goal which involves increased motivation focus and alertness.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode