Best nootropics for boosting dopamine
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- In this video I am going to share with you how to boost dopamine.
I will cover what dopamine is, symptoms of low dopamine, and which nootropic supplements are best for increasing your dopamine levels.
Dopamine is one of three catecholamine neurotransmitters. With the help of various enzymes and cofactors, it also contributes to the synthesis norepinephrine and epinephrine (noradrenaline).
Dopamine is linked to feelings of pleasure and euphoria. It’s also critical for appetite, reward processing, short-term memory, creativity, attention, body movement, and motivation.
Epinephrine and norepinephrine act to increase alertness and attention.
Dopamine deficiency symptoms include apathy, fatigue, feeling hopeless, can’t complete tasks, can’t concentrate, or can’t connect with others.
Feelings of pleasure allude you. No motivation, poor libido, memory loss, mood swings, procrastination, insomnia, and possibly addictions.
If any of this rings true for you, watch this video and learn how to easily increase dopamine levels in your brain.
00:00 The beginning
00:10 Best nootropics for dopamine intro
00:25 What dopamine does
00:57 What is dopamine?
01:51 How to tell if you are deficient in dopamine
02:33 Best nootropics to increase dopamine
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Seeing this newly uploaded video by yourself David boosted my dopamine levels upon clicking on it by roughly 200%
Now you're making me blush.
Hey David, Thanks for disabling comments on the Iodine video. Iodine deficiency is a worldwide epidemic. My mind, body and soul has had immense positive transformation by taking 50mg of lugol's iodine with 400 mcg selenium and 340mg magnesium every morning. 50 mg is truly the "maintenance dose" in my opinion. I remember there were a lot of negative comments on that video trying to hide the truth. Please keep preaching and thanks for all your help!
Rakesh, many respected natural health practitioners would disagree with you. And tell you that 50 mg Iodine long-term can be toxic.
But one thing I've learned over the years is each of us is different and has a unique body chemistry. So what is too much of something for me may be fine for you and vice versa.
When it comes to something as important and critical our health as iodine even 1 mg per day every single day would improve the health of countless people around the world who get zero iodine in their diet.
this is exactly what i needed, thank you!!!!
You are welcome!
To be with you for a few min is such arelaxing experience plus sound and useful knowledge
As always, a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it Addrex! Thank you.
You nailed it I struggle from all of those things it’s apparent I need them
Just what I was looking for!
Excellent
Great video! Keep them up!
Thank you Vance.
Good video! You’ve been so consistent
Thanks
Great video, good job!
Thank you!
Thank you David for this informative video. I am a musician, artist and journalist and have been battling DYSTONIA since 2007. I believe BIOFILM resulted, because of a mercury dental incident and despite detoxing, have been suffering greatly from mouth-jaw-tongue spasms which has been greatly distressing. I continue to do extensive research and deduce this emotional apathy issue is a Dopamine deficiency. I hope we can connect and I seek your advice regarding which Dopamine supplement would work best for me. Thank you for n excellent video!
The best and safest supplement t use long term for increasing dopamine is 500 mg L-Tyrosine twice per day. Which requires the cofactors Vitamins B6, B9 & B12 for dopamine production.
Thanks you David
Welcome!
Good work. THX keep on 💪🇾🇪👍
Thanks Roy
I’ve had tremendous results with tyrosine and hash.
I hope this helps my Hypersomnia. I have extreme brain fog, sleep drunkenness, forgetful, unable to focus, loose of words and can’t put a sentence together when talking.
Maybe it will. But the only way to find out is to try it and see how you feel.
Good video
Thanks
L-Tyrosine helped myself with early stages of Parkinson , like tremors , restless legs syndrome initiated by antihistamines.
I might have to resort to taking L-Dopa as a Black Velvet Beans .
Parkinson was in the family. ...
If you decide to use Mucuna Pruriens extract for natural L-DOPA make sure you find a 95 or 99% extract or it will not help much unless you take crazy high amounts of it.
Hi love the videos and info you share to us all, was just wondering why when taking l tyrosine i feel the beneficial Benefits it is known for and feel like my old self but after a day or two of using I no longer feel them, as tho it’s stopped working. Then if i stop for several days and start taking them again I feel it’s Benefits again and then disappear? From doing an organic acid test I know I have low sulfur and glutathione levels so not sure if this would have anything to do with this?
James, how much L-Tyrosine are you using? Because what you are experiencing is not a common side effect.
L-Tyrosine is a precursor to the synthesis of dopamine. But it only lasts for 3 - 4 hours before the excess is excreted.
And L-Tyrosine requires Vitamins B6, B19 and B12 as cofactors to make dopamine.
I feel nothing on 1 gram of tyrosine. Should I stack it together, say 500mg of tyro and phenylalanine 2-3X a day? Love your videos btw!
If you feel nothing on a gram of Tyrosine it means you have adequate dopamine in your brain and this is the wrong supplement for you.
Hello, great channel. Just wondering is there a way to regulate the enzymes needed instead of supplementing with L-Tyrosine, CDP Choline etc?
You need the precursors to increase physical levels of each neurotransmitter. If those precursors are not high enough in your system then messing with enzymes will not help you.
@@NootropicsExpert ah thank you
Thanks man. :)
Welcome!
Can you do a video on superoxide dismutase please? It confuses me a little bit. Is it like the bodies major antioxidant glutathione? I know chaga mushroom has the highest amount. Also some info on melanin and its antioxidant role would be cool. I heard melanin can chelate metals out the brain. I'm recovering from heavy metal toxicity.
Mark, superoxide dismutases (SODs) are a group of enzymes that defend against reactive oxygen species (ROS). But using it as a nootropic supplement would not be very helpful as far as I can tell. It does seem to be effective in skin cosmetics however.
This study explains it far better than I can: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5969776/
This is more of an add than a review, felt something is not right when i saw the video 7 mins. Was expecting more about tyrosine/phenylalanine conversion issues, MOAIs like avena sativa which worked amazingly for me, and the reation between dopamine and other neurotransmitters like serotonin. But still david tomin is our saviour
I have done videos for each of those supplements which you will find by searching this channel.
And I did cover conversion of phenylalanine to tyrosine in my phenylalanine video.
I suppose what I can do is update the notes for this video pointing to each of those videos. But does anyone read the notes?
@@NootropicsExpert actually, that’s a good idea. Just link the phenylalanine/NALT videos. In a matter of fact, that would be great for most of your videos regarding ADHD, depression etc.
Again, thanks for the great effort and i loved your book, it was the start of my recovery journy.
That is good to hear and the biggest compliment you could offer. Thank you.
Great information. Many of which I haven’t heard before.
Thanks for this. I really appreciate it.
Also, maritime pine bark ‘lowers’ neurotransmitters like NE and Dopamine. Maybe there is a benefit to this? Stabilizing/regulation of dopamine?
Maritime Pine Bark Extract has been found to be helpful in those with ADHD because of its action on norepinephrine and dopamine.
Hi David, I would like to know if l - tyrosine would be considered a dopamine agonist? And if not what supplement is considered a dopamine agonist, thanks.
HM, I suppose you would consider Tyrosine a dopamine "agonist" because as a precursor it contributes to the synthesis of new dopamine in your brain.
If you asked for a dopamine receptor agonist you would get a different answer because tyrosine needs to be turned into dopamine before it can affect a dopamine receptor.
What are your thoughts on synergistic effects of l tyrosine and ginkogo for motivation and concentration who is suffering with low dopamine?
Suyash, Ginkgo Biloba should boost the effects of L-Tyrosine because it acts like an MAOI. But dopamine is just one part of the motivation puzzle. You need to activate AMPA receptors which in turn activates the dopamine/reward/motivation pathway in your brain. As explained in this video: th-cam.com/video/wQvmdJTiliE/w-d-xo.html
Intra-nasal L-tyrosine is huge for increasing dopamine. And you don't need a lot, in fact, you need far less compared to taking L-Tyrosine orally and the effects of intranasal L-tyrosine are almost immediate. I started with 5 mg and worked my way up from there.
And here is an animal study that backs that up: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11170027/
Can you do a video about Spirulina and Chlorella?
They are on my list of videos to-do.
Any thoughts on Life Extension Dopa-Mind? Or just Life Extension as a company? plz and thanks!
I like Life Extension as a company because they've been doing some great research for decades. But not sure about this supplement. Oat Straw extract acts like a MAOI which releases more dopamine in your brain. But it does not 'increase' physical levels of dopamine. To increase dopamine in your brain better to use L-Tyrosine.
Hi, If I take thyroid hormones it is possible to supplement with N-Acetyl Tyrosine, please reply
Good question and it depends on how your system will respond to using L-Tyrosine. I use both thyroid meds and L-Tyrosine and it works great for me. But that is not necessarily true for everyone.
TY.
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Dave,nalt is more bioavailable or plain tyrosine? 🤔
Good question and studies say that it is less bioavailable compared to L-Tyrosine. Most NALT in these studies showed it excreted in urine before it was even used.
I've tried both and find they work equally well. But your mileage may vary.
Thanks. Which one best helps with social anxiety? What combination do you suggest to take before a stressful setting?
Surya, *_dopamine_* may help with *_social anxiety_* but _only if you are deficient_ . It _will not help_ if you are deficient in *_serotonin, acetylcholine_* or *_GABA_* which can also cause *_social anxiety_* .
Could you please review fasoracetam please also what about l dopa
L-DOPA is here: th-cam.com/video/Jlbh1Ddqjtw/w-d-xo.html. And I likely will not be doing a video or review on Fasoracetam because there are no human clinical studies supporting its use as a nootropic that I have seen.
Is there any injectable noorotropics for cognitive and memory boost?
Vee, there is not because if it was injectable it would no longer be a natural nootropic supplement that you could buy at your local vitamin shop.
Can you advise some nootropics. My friends recommend normotim or onnit.
Clark, I cannot recommend some nootropics until I know what you are trying to do. Is it improve memory, energy, brain fog, PTSD, OCD, or what?
Does phosphatidylcholine supplementation increases dopamine ?? Please suggest..
Theoretically PC may stimulate the release of all the catecholamines including dopamine. But don't count on raising our dopamine levels by using PC. There are better and more direct ways to increase dopamine. Like 500 mg L-Tyrosine twice per day.
L phynaline is good for adults adha. Please 🙏 reply me because my attention level 0 and focus on my study is0 i m pre medical student.
500 mg L-Tyrosine 2 or 3-times per day along with a good BioActive B-Complex is good for ADHD
I took L-tyrosine capsules for a month or two and didnt notice much change, it was only 1000mg doses tho, should I use powder instead and up the dose to 2000mg?
Could have been because you were not deficient in dopamine.
Can I use small dosages of DXM as a nootropic? Like 66-90mg or something?
Love, Dextromethorphan is not a nootropic supplement so I can't provide my opinion one way or another because I'm not qualified to do so.
What do you think of DLPA? 🤔
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Can I take mind lap bro with performances lap, thanks you sir
DJ, you can use Mind Lab Pro with several of the Performance Lab supplements. The only one I can think of that you should not combine with Mind Lab Pro is Performance Lab Mind.
Hello, is essential tremor disease and not Parkinson's disease considered one of the causes of dopamine deficiency?
I think is has to do more with loss of dopamine receptors.
I took a 500mg capsule of tyrosine and within 30 min I felt incredibly sleepy and had to go lay down and sleep it off. What could this mean? Thank you!
It means you already have enough dopamine and do not need to use a supplement like L-Tyrosine.
Hello David,
What about mucuna pruriens, doesn t it boost dopamine levels trough the precursor l dopa?
Rui, Mucuna Pruriens contains L-DOPA which is a direct precursor to the synthesis of dopamine.
I think what people often miss is that with "direct precursors" there is no wiggle room. No forgiveness if you get the dose wrong.
AND Mucuna Pruriens is offered in several different strengths of extract containing different amounts of L-DOPA. So, it is impossible to recommend a specific dosage.
L-Tyrosine is easier to dose and more forgivable.
L-DOPA is prescribed for Parkinson's Disease.
Best nootropics to improve sleep please!
Thanks for asking because I just realized there are a couple of sleep videos I can do that I forgot about. But here is one to get you started: th-cam.com/video/fwRLrZ3s_u0/w-d-xo.html
How long do the effects of tyrosine last?
L-Tyrosine lasts from 3 - 4 hours. The L-Tyrosine you take at 8 am is gone by noon and can no longer make dopamine.
Did you take a look at SABROXY ?
On my list of supplements to review. Just haven't gotten to it yet.
I have tried Sabroxy for a few weeks now and starting to feel the benifits - focus and motivation. I had been taking aniracetam and oxiracetam for a while now and they have really helped me. Taking Sabroxy and polygala (mood) just to take a little break from the racetams. I have heard a youtuber claim Sabroxy may have another benifit against covid!
Does brahmi or baccopa monieri increase dopamine?
Brahmi is primarily an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor which increases the effectiveness of acetylcholine already present in your brain. It also increases brain blood flow.
Alright, acetylcholine next
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Hello , where And How could I be tested for dopamine deficiency, thank you!
Victor, there is no accurate way to be test for dopamine deficiency because what is used in your brain is manufactured there. Urine and blood tests can't measure what it going on in your brain. Only an autopsy could and I can't imagine you would enjoy that option. 😀
@@NootropicsExpert I had a DAT Scan which stated moderate loss of dopamine... would it be ok to start out with the Mind Lab supplement instead of piecemealing one at a time? Thank you in advance for your response...
It depends. If you try Mind Lab Pro and something goes wrong you'll need to start at the beginning and try each ingredient separately until you figure out which ingredient caused the problem
Chances are you'll be fine using Mind Lab Pro but there are no guarantees with any pre-made supplement. Unless you are familiar with each ingredient in the supplement and how you react to it.
Should not L-DOPA or Mucuna Pruriens be used also in this stack
Dave, I left it out purposely. See my response to Rui above.
Hello David I was taking ritalin and it was working like magic then all of a sudden it stopped and the symptoms of my add got worse on the medication. Could that be that I don't have dopamine in my brain so the medication will not be working as it should?
And taking l tyrosine will help?
Exactly what happened to me after a couple of years of using Ritalin. And my introduction to nootropics.
I put together the stack I describe in this video which I continue to use today: th-cam.com/video/S5eKdEZDdBM/w-d-xo.html
does modafinil help with dopemine or does it help with mood and energy ?
Goat, Modafinil is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and affects the pathways of dopamine, norepinephrine, glutamate, GABA, serotonin and histamine.
Some use it for mood and/or energy but I do not spend much effort writing or talking about because it is not natural nootropic supplement that anyone can buy at their local vitamin shop.
@@NootropicsExpert thank you for your quick response
@@NootropicsExpert tbf it is OTC here in Mexico. Shame the FDA is so liberty hating
Sadly i dont notice anything from mind lab pro after taking it for 3 weeks…
Kessd, Mind Lab Pro like any supplement is not going to work for everyone. Many do benefit by using this pre-made stack which is why they've sold well over 1 million bottles since it was launched in 2015.
But if it worked for everyone I would imagine their sales would be much higher than that.
My dopamine levels are low but when I take L tyrosine my hyperpigmentation flares up as tyrosine helps in melanin production . What other choice do I have
Neris, you could try Phenylalanine which is one step back from Tyrosine for making dopamine and see if that works. th-cam.com/video/UYsqlYVtbQ8/w-d-xo.html
Hi, how much does a cold shower raise dopamine levels? Thank you.
I've seen anecdotal reports of 250 % but I haven't been able to find any clinical proof of that.
@@NootropicsExpert Thank you for the answer sir.
Selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors such as Modafinil, Armodafinil or Oroxylin A/Sabroxy should work best.
Peace Guard, none of those "smart drugs" make dopamine in your brain. All they do is force the existing dopamine in your brain to by more available one way or another. They are NOT precursors.
@@NootropicsExpert That's correct. I simply don't think that "boosting dopamine" is only limited to precursors. I've listed reuptake inhibitors as I think they're a viable option. Reuptake inhibition is known to be a relatively least tolerance-inducing mechanism, as compared to for example releasing agents or enzyme inhibitors. And the ones I mentioned are known for little side effects. So I don't disagree with what you say, i just think there's more to the topic of dopamine boosting.
Depends on your definition of "boosting dopamine". If it means making new dopamine in your brain only precursors can do that. If you mean making existing dopamine already in your brain more available then you are correct.
I have Parkinson’s, what works?
Mucuna Pruriens extract that offers a high percentage of L-DOPA: th-cam.com/video/Jlbh1Ddqjtw/w-d-xo.html
@@NootropicsExpert I have been reading everything I can find on it. I want to try it. Any product recommendations? You recommend taking with L-tyrosine? I guess I need to dump the 5 htp...
@@skookum86 You need a Mucuna extract that is as potent as you can find. Because most are only 20 - 30%. This is one of the few available right now that works well for others dealing with Parkinson's: amzn.to/2RL68Bl.
You can take it with L-Tyrosine as well. Not sure how much additional benefit you'll get but it doesn't hurt to try.
Keep your 5-HTP in reserve because you may need it to raise serotonin. Remember that increasing dopamine suppresses serotonin. And you need both function properly.
Im sorry did you just say bananas have high protein content? 😂
Daniel, I did not say bananas have a high protein content. I suggest listening more closely to what I did say. You'll find a small amount of L-Phenylalanine and L-Tyrosine but not enough to increase your dopamine levels if all you ate were bananas.