Dopamine Supplements

All cofactors, precursors, and augmentors referenced in the Stress & Energy Guide

Dopamine Key Facts

Learn why dopamine is important, causes of imbalance and more.

What is dopamine?

Dopamine is one of the primary neurotransmitters responsible for cognitive performance. While dopamine is often associated with a state of pleasure, the function of dopamine could be more accurately described as motivational salience.

Why is dopamine important?

Adequate levels of dopamine are necessary for maintaining interest in perceived goals & objectives. Without sufficient dopamine function, there is a tendency to become apathetic, complacent, and generally disinterested in life.

What causes dopamine imbalance?

Too much dopamine can result from chronic caffeine consumption or the use of amphetamines. Excessive levels can lead to impulsivity, abrupt changes in risk tolerance, and obsessive behavior.

Dopamine depletion can occur from excessive exercise and sexual arousal as well as chronic consumption of sugar, alcohol, and amphetamines.

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What is required to make dopamine?

Phenylalanine

B3, C, Folate

Tyrosine

Vitamin B6

Dopamine

precursor

cofactors

precursor

cofactor

Neurotransmitter

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How can dopamine function be improved?

Consuming foods such as meat. eggs, cheese, nuts, and seeds
Supplementing with cofactors, precursors, & augmentors
Exercising, sun bathing, meditating, listening to music

Dopamine cofactors

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Cofactors are vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients that are required to catalyze the synthesis of a neurotransmitter. Cofactor deficiencies typically occur under conditions of chronic stress, substance abuse, or when there is a dietary insufficiency.

Dopamine Precursors

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Precursors are chemical compounds (such as amino acids) that serve as building blocks in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitter precursors are typically protein-based and obtained through the diet.

Dopamine Augmentors

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