If you want high energy, pleasure, motivation and vivid dreams, you...

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If you want high energy, pleasure, motivation and vivid dreams, you want more DOPAMINE.

Here is the FULL COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE on optimizing it with nutrition & lifestyle.

(bookmark this one, it’s long):
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NUTRIENTS FOR DOPAMINE SYNTHESIS.

This is the synthesis pathway for dopamine.

➜ TYROSINE (animal protein)
➜ IRON (red meat, eggs)
➜ Vitamin C (fruits, juices)
➜ Vitamin B6 (animal protein)

Are your fundamentals for raw material.
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Vitamin C increases dopamine output by 50-100%.

Vitamin C is needed for the production of dopamine,

but it also increases the rate limiting enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase,

& protects dopamine producing neurons from oxidative damage.

More on vit C below.
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VITAMIN C:

⇨ Anti-cancer
⇨ Lowers stress
⇨ Renews skin
⇨ Improves sex life
⇨ Enhances energy & motivation
⇨ Crushes anxiety
⇨ Reduces sickness

& more.

Let's talk about the benefits of it, how to get enough and supplementation.

THREAD:
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L-Tyrosine cures (some) depression.

• Many cases of depression are largely dopamine deficits
• These cases have low plasma tyrosine, the precursor to dopamine
• Supplementing it can rapidly replete dopamine

3,200 mg/day here.
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You have two main brain centers that produce dopamine:

1. The substantia nigra
2. The ventral tegmental area

These dopaminergic centers project dopamine, sending it to other parts of the brain.

The prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, striatum and pituitary receive dopamine.
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SEROTONIN inhibits dopamine, at every level.

‣ Connects to dopaminergic brain regions, slowing down production.
‣ Supplementing its precursors (tryptophan, 5HTP) lowers dopamine
‣ Dopamine gives pleasure and motivation, serotonin anhedonia and dullness

What causes high serotonin? Well…
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Serotonin is produced in the brain during times of inescapable stress.

Essentially, any situation you get put in where you feel helpless.

I’ve written about that here:
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WANT TO GET MORE OUT OF LIFE?

Stuck in a routine of monotony?
No motivation?
Like there’s no point of trying for more?

There’s a biological cause (and solution) to this

and it isn’t what you expect

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A low tryptophan diet massively improves depression.

Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin.

People with IBS often have anxiety, depression & high serotonin.

Lowering tryptophan in the diet is therapeutic, as it lowers serotonin.

More on that here:


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YOU MUST ADDRESS THIS TO FIX YOUR GUT

This “happy hormone” is the primary driver of digestive problems.

I found that out the hard way.

Here’s what I’ve learned, how I lowered it and how you can do the same:
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Tyrosine gets into the brain (to make dopamine) from the blood.

Its uptake into the brain is BLOCKED by other amino acids: BCAAs and tryptophan.

The levels of these other amino acids will be higher after consuming them, and also during stress or insulin resistance.
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Another dopaminergic amino acid is PHENYLALANINE.

Phenylalanine is not only a precursor to dopamine,

but it also depletes brain serotonin, which should further enhance dopamine production, since serotonin itself halts dopamine output.
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Carbs are important for dopamine production, too.

• Carb restriction frees tryptophan from its binding protein, allowing it to block tyrosine uptake in the brain
• Insulin promotes dopamine release
• Insulin ALSO promotes transport of tyrosine into the brain
• The brain relies carbs for ENERGY
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Red light therapy enhances dopamine production.

Here, it increases dopamine producing cells by ~40%.

This type of light is absorbed by mitochondria,

protecting dopamine producing cells from ENERGY depletion & death.

Support energy, support dopamine.


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LIGHT does this.

From gut problems, to low T and even fat loss.

Why LIGHT may just be the missing link to enhance your metabolism:
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Creatine also improves dopamine.

Once again, a component of the system that preserves ENERGY production in the brain,

which allows these neurons to survive and continue to pump out dopamine.

More on creatine's protective role & the brain here:
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Gym goers have been taking this forever.

Little did they know the real gains came in their brain.

For mental health and cognitive enhancement, here's why CREATINE might be your missing link:
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Vitamin E enhances dopamine output.

Dopaminergic cells in the brain are highly susceptible to oxidative damage, but vitamin E prevents this.

Controlling antioxidant status in general is VITAL for maintaining dopamine production.

More on vitamin E here:
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The universal protector.

For the poisons of the modern world, VITAMIN E is one of the best tools to maintain your health.

Here's why:
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One HUGE contributor to oxidative stress is excess IRON.

While we need iron for dopamine synthesis, it can easily become toxic if not handled properly.

The iron can accumulate in the dopamine producing centers of the brain and literally rust them, damaging them.
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One thing that can be helpful in restoring iron balance is LACTOFERRIN.

It prevents the inflammatory accumulation of iron in cells.

Blood tests for: serum iron, transferrin + %, CBC, ferritin, TIBC can help ensure you don't overload.


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Researchers have called it a “miracle molecule”

It supports digestion through its incredible antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.

It’s even treated colon cancer and Crohn’s.

Why LACTOFERRIN might just be the answer to your gut problems:
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N-Acetylcysteine doubles dopamine levels.

By serving as a precursor to the master antioxidant glutathione, NAC protects dopamine producing cells from death.

It also acts as a neurotransmitter in its own way.
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The most important antioxidant supporting nutrients (for protecting the dopamine producing neurons):

• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C
• Glycine
• B1
• B2
• Zinc
• Copper
• Selenium
• Carnosine
• Iron
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Low dopamine can start in your GUT.

Endotoxin & subsequent inflammation decimate dopamine synthesis.

Endotoxin is from bacteria in the gut.

People with low dopamine conditions have high endotoxin.

If you have any type of gut symptom, you can bet you have high endotoxin, too.
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The gut is almost always the missing factor in people who have low energy & motivation,

especially when they don’t respond to things that normally raise dopamine.

Check this out if you need some help getting started fixing it:
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🚨GUT MASTERCLASS🚨

7 KEYS to fixing your digestive issues:

1. BACTERIA

Probably the most important thing to address.

Issues with gut bacteria (dysbiosis) will directly worsen everything else on this list.

Dysbiosis will drive:

⬩Pain
⬩Gas
⬩Sensitization
⬩Bloating
⬩Poor motility
⬩Food intolerances
⬩Inflammation
⬩Diarrhea
⬩Poorly formed stools
⬩Constipation

2 key easy and free ways to tell if you have dysbiosis:

1. Coated / white tongue in the morning (especially in the back)
2. Consistent foamy urine

Both very common signs of bacterial issues.

Stool testing is nice if you're really stuck, but if these are prevalent along with other gut symptoms - you can bet dysbiosis is an issue.

3 primary levers to pull to fix dysbiosis:

⬩Diet
⬩Antimicrobials
⬩Probiotics

For Diet: Starting with a low residue diet that limits bacterial fermentation.

Animal protein/fat: all cuts of beef, lamb, bison, etc. + eggs, seafood, dairy as tolerated (cottage cheese and Greek yogurt the least offensive typically)

+ easily digestible carbs like fruit juices, cane sugar and honey.

A low FODMAP diet can be effective if the problem is more upper GI (belching, upper bloating, lack of appetite).

& NO MATTER WHAT: keep polyunsaturated fats LOW (seed oils mainly).

+ Avoid food additives: added iron, colors, gums, dyes, etc. It's all terrible.

From there, in general, the least problematic foods to add back in order seem to be:

⬩Whole fruit
⬩Very well cooked potatoes / rice
⬩Toasted / non whole / cooked grains (sourdough)
⬩Very well cooked green vegetables

The better you get, the more you ought to expand the diet to make the gut more robust over time. You don't want to have a restrictive diet long term.

In general - over or under-eating will make things worse. Listen to your body.

For antimicrobials: low dose, safe antibiotics can be an absolute life saver.

⬩100-200 mg penicillin, 3-4x a day for 1-3 weeks
⬩25 mg doxy/minocycline, 2x a day, for 1-3 days

have been the most reliable in my experience.

Some natural antimicrobials:

⬩Oregano oil
⬩Allicin (garlic/onion)
⬩Mastic gum
⬩Pau D'Arco
⬩Rosemary
⬩Thyme
⬩Activated charcoal
⬩Wormwood
⬩Camphor
⬩Carrot
⬩Berberine

One herbal protocol that was studied: 2 capsules each of proprietary blends (you can get these online) FC Cidal + Dysbiocide or Candibactin-AR + Candibactin-BR, 2x a day for 4 weeks

PROBIOTICS: I wouldn't start with these if the problem is really bad, but I think the closer you get back to normal, the more important they become.

Probiotics:

⬩Have antimicrobial/anti-biofilm effects
⬩Essential for gut immunity
⬩Enhance gut motility
⬩Can metabolize food components

In general - multi strain, long duration is the key to success. At least 2 months is a good starting point.

I like the Ruscio triple therapy, MegaSporeBiotic and Seed products.

2. GUT MOTILITY

Absolutely vital to keep things moving. If you don't:

⬩Greater bacterial fermentation
⬩More inflammation from food lingering
⬩More gas production, retention (bloating)

Some tools to enhance gut motility:

⬩Coffee
⬩Cascara
⬩Triphala
⬩Raw carrot

Walking consistently is also essential here, as is maintaining consistent sleep / wake times, since gut motility is coordinated by the circadian rhythm.

The most important aspect of gut motility is vagal tone - the primary governor of the "rest and digest" nervous system that allows things to flow along well.

Which brings me to...

3. STRESS

Stress will destroy digestion. It:

⬩Worsens gut immunity - allowing for dysbiosis
⬩Slows motility (but can also cause diarrhea)
⬩Impairs energy production

Obviously, solving stress is a massive puzzle, but supporting the vagal cholinergic system here is paramount for the gut.

⬩B1
⬩Choline(rgics)

Are vital nutrients.

⬩Pregnenolone
⬩Progesterone
⬩Humming
⬩Acupressure points
⬩Breathing practices
⬩Sunlight
⬩Maintaining circadian rhythm
⬩Grounding

Are all important levers to pull for increasing vagal tone.

Deficiencies of pretty much any nutrient can cause stress, but the most noteworthy anti-stress nutrients IMO are:

⬩Magnesium
⬩Vitamin D
⬩Carbohydrate
⬩Salt
⬩Potassium
⬩Vitamin C

4. ENERGY

If your metabolism sucks good luck digesting anything.

You need energy for:

⬩Stomach acid
⬩Digestive enzyme secretion
⬩Motility
⬩Immunity
⬩Maintaining "good" bacterial balance

Some keys to enhancing energy production:

⬩Thyroid optimization / supplementation
⬩B vitamins
⬩Copper
⬩Limiting polyunsaturated fats

Eat ya liver and oysters.

5. SEROTONIN

Something NOBODY talks about but is VITAL to target.

You WILL have excess gut serotonin if you have these issues. It directly drives:

⬩Nausea
⬩Pain
⬩Sensitivity
⬩Diarrhea
⬩Bloating
⬩Loss of appetite

and more.

Serotonin is primarily the result of dysbiosis and gut irritation, so the bacteria / diet notes apply here as well.

Some tools that can directly lower serotonin and give immediate relief:

⬩Ginger
⬩Lysine
⬩Vitamins A & D
⬩Zinc

and some drugs:

⬩Cyproheptadine
⬩Benadryl
⬩Zofran (Ondansetron)
⬩Famotidine

This is so so important I will link my post on it below.

6. INFLAMMATION + LEAKY GUT

Inflammation is what directly facilitates a lot of these symptoms.

The breakdown of the intestinal barrier, or "leaky gut," is a common underlying theme in all digestive problems that drives inflammation.

Everything mentioned above plays a key role in driving or managing inflammation and the intestinal barrier,

but some good foods to directly target it:

⬩Gelatinous meats / bone broth (glycine + hydroxyproline)
⬩Raw milk
⬩Orange juice

Good supplements that directly lower inflammation:

⬩Lactoferrin
⬩Zinc Carnosine
⬩BPC-157
⬩Glutamine
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Another KEY to high dopamine is LIGHT.

Bright light throughout the day suppresses melatonin.

Melatonin inhibits dopamine production at dopamine producing brain centers.

Bright light therapy can improve low dopamine conditions.

More on that below.

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The effects of BRIGHT LIGHT on your mood are more important than anyone realizes.

If you’re feeling down, tired, stressed, or anxious, this may just be the answer you never knew you needed.

I found that out the hard way.

Here’s why:
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Bright light is also key because it regulates your circadian rhythm.

Not only is dopamine, like everything else, produced on a time dependent circadian rhythm,

But circadian alignment improves sleep.

Sleep deprivation causes the loss of dopamine receptors in the brain.
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This brings us to the regulation of dopamine signaling.

Your baseline (tonic) and stimulated (phasic) dopamine levels should be at the proper levels, and complement each other.

This is regulated by METHYLATION (COMT) - a system we must nourish to fully capitalize on dopamine.
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How can we best optimize methylation for dopamine signaling? Some good starting points:

Adequate:

· B2
· B6
· B9
· B12
· Choline
· Creatine
· Glycine

In the diet.

A test for homocysteine can clue you in to how your methylation is doing (though it is not all encompassing).
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If you want high energy, pleasure, motivation and vivid dreams, you want more DOPAMINE.

Here is the FULL COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE on optimizing it with nutrition & lifestyle.

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