227. 5 Powerful Supplements Which Increase Dopamine
Apr 2, 2024
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Exploring the impact of dopamine on motivation and focus, the podcast delves into top 5 supplements like alphenylalanine and macuna pruriens. It discusses risks and benefits of macuna pruriens, along with the advantages of nine MBC and dopamine precursors in enhancing dopamine levels.
Consuming alphenylalanine can efficiently increase dopamine levels and enhance mood and motivation.
Macunae Perurions, or velvet bean, supports natural dopamine production but requires cautious usage due to its addictive nature.
Deep dives
Alphenylalanine: Essential Amino Acid to Boost Dopamine Levels
Alphenylalanine, an essential amino acid, plays a crucial role in converting into dopamine, enhancing mood and motivation. Through the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme pathway, it leads to the production of dopamine. Consumed in foods like chicken and nuts, alphenylalanine can efficiently increase dopamine levels. Additionally, it impacts the PEA pathway, elevating phenethylamine levels for improved mood and confidence.
Macunae Perurions, also known as velvet bean, contains aldopa that supports natural dopamine production, offering heightened energy and motivation. Although effective, its high-risk nature due to aldopa content requires cautious usage. Continuous intake can lead to addiction and withdrawal symptoms upon cessation, akin to nicotine's effects. Moreover, it aids in lowering prolactin levels, potentially enhancing testosterone and arousal.
Nine Methyl Beta Carbalein (9MBC): Long-term Dopamine Enhancement
Nine MBC, a neuotropic agent, modulates dopamine infrastructure for long-lasting cognitive benefits. Discovered as a neuroprotective agent, it upregulates tyrosine hydroxylase, crucial for dopamine production. Users report subtle yet positive impacts on focus, anxiety reduction, and libido enhancement. With a direct influence on the dopamine system, it fosters stimulation, protection, and restoration for cognitive enhancement.
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