In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how key neuromodulators shape motivation, energy, focus and mood throughout the day. I also describe a toolkit of science-supported behavioral, nutritional and supplement-based strategies to increase baseline levels for each neuromodulator, which can be modified to support your specific health and performance goals.
Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/vqRTSoT
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Optimize Neurochemicals for Health
00:00:27 Neuromodulator Levels & 3 Daily Phases
00:05:07 Hormones Modulate Neuromodulators
00:06:56 Effects of Key Neuromodulators
00:08:58 Increase Motivation & Dopamine, Tools: Morning Sunlight; Caffeine
00:12:12 Dopamine Supplements: Mucuna Pruriens, L-Tyrosine, Phenethylamine (PEA)
00:15:16 Increase Dopamine, Tool: Deliberate Cold Exposure
00:18:00 Increase Epinephrine (Adrenaline) & Energy, Tools: Exercise, Cyclic Hyperventilation
00:22:25 Enhance Focus & Acetylcholine: Choline-Rich Foods, Nicotine
00:24:40 Acetylcholine Supplements: Alpha-GPC, Huperzine
00:25:34 Serotonin & Mood, Tools: Gratitude, Tryptophan-Rich Foods
00:28:02 Serotonin Supplement: Myo-inositol
00:28:39 Using the Neurochemical Toolkit for Your Goals
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