What steps can you take to enhance your baseline dopamine level? Or the more practical aspect of it how to increase dopamine naturally through food? Understand dopamine better.

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Could you all share tips on how to achieve a stable dopamine level which is healthy?

Answer 1

First of all thankyou so much for this condensed shorter video channel! I love your content but have felt overwhelmed with the 2+ hr videos on your main channel. I'm realizing my lifelong sleep issues are probably tied to my adhd, dopamine issues. Thanks for this informative video.

Answer 2

The 10 minute NSDR you do has been a huge help for me for about a year now. I use it almost daily!

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Where do I find the link?

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Nsdr?

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​@@Skanny11non sleep deep rest

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​@@kristiscabanashortsIs it some form or technic of meditation or how does it differ?

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watch the video... 1:44 - 3:00

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Video description@@sheahill3340

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NSDR by Manfor on youtube 23mins, Game Changer

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Link for his NSDR please?

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Why should we believe on Western,go with hindus instead ​@@CB-sn4xh

Answer 3

This man is saving my life. Seriously.

Answer 4

He missed just 1. Cold exposure like cold showers / ice baths increase dopamine as well, which he did an episode on.

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Thanks.

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Pretty sure heat exposure like hot showers / wet saunas has the exact same effect.

Answer 5

Thanks

Answer 6

I came up with a totally natural way of relieving depression. It also helps to wake me up which is why I did it in the first place. You know how you can feel where your organs are, you can also feel where your brain is. Just feel where your brain is and imagine something going through your brain from the beginning to the back slowly. I imagine it like an MRI scan. I'm thinking that it may trigger the areas of the brain responsible for serotonin and/or endorphins.  Of the 4 other people I taught this to, it works for 2 of them. The other 2 said they couldn't imagine something going through their brain. One said it gets rid of her anxiety. And I have also done it for stress.

Answer 7

Morning sunlight massively improves my mood.

Answer 8

By "YouSum Live"

00:00:02 Healthy dopamine levels drive motivation
00:01:29 Quality sleep restores dopamine reserves
00:02:54 Non-sleep deep rest boosts dopamine levels
00:03:44 Nutrition impacts dopamine synthesis
00:05:20 Morning sunlight increases dopamine production
00:06:31 Regular exercise maintains baseline dopamine
00:07:01 Genetics influence baseline dopamine levels
00:07:42 Foundational practices are essential for everyone

By "YouSum Live"

Answer 9

Amazing work Dr Huberman. You are changing people's lives and are a treasure to this world. 24 days sober today (cannabis and alcohol) as a result of your work and Dr Lembkes.

On the subject of meditation not increasing dopamine levels. Could that be due to people not meditating in the correct way. By the correct way, I mean body posture. I have found in my own experience that sitting in the lotus position and keeping my back posture straight is challenging and uncomfortable due to muscle tension and continuous focus. However, through maintaining this posture and persevering for 20 minutes it becomes easier and I do feel more focussed and motivated during and after the practice. Could this be a result of the dopamine system working? Choosing to embrace the "pain" and being rewarded with "pleasure"?

As mentioned, big fan of yours. Truly life changing work. You're a modern day hero

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Congrats on your sobriety. Alcohol has never been my thing but I'm a lifetime pot smoker...until recently. 35 days clean. Feels great.

Answer 10

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[00:02] To feel motivated and capable of pursuing goals, having a healthy level of baseline dopamine is crucial.
[00:29] Achieving a healthy baseline dopamine level involves foundational practices such as quality sleep, strategic rest, and proper nutrition.
[01:54] Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), like yoga nidra, has been shown to increase dopamine reserves significantly.
[02:50] Nutrition plays a role in baseline dopamine, with tyrosine being essential for dopamine synthesis.
[04:17] Exposure to morning sunlight, without sunglasses, increases cortisol and dopamine levels, contributing to well-being and alertness.
[05:45] Regular exercise, a mix of cardiovascular and resistance training, helps maintain an elevated baseline dopamine level, aiding motivated pursuit behavior.
[07:13] Variation in baseline dopamine levels can occur due to genetics and circumstances, but everyone can benefit from engaging in these foundational practices every 24 hours to enhance motivation and drive.

Answer 11

not watching youtube vids all day

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Butter than scrolling Tiktok

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Attacked and laughing..... thanks for that

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​@@Nacer__ellahexactly watching podcast Of one hour or so it's not bad for dopamine.

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Absolutely… But it’s so hard

Answer 12

Just incredible. Also the level in which the Doc communicates complex information with such clarity and understanding for mere mortals: Awesome

Answer 13

many thanks to you dr huberman, i always watch your videos, especially your clips from the podcast, sometimes i lost in the middle of podcast but i struggle to understand the meaning of every seconds that you give

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Maybe someone can help to identify what you are misunderstanding? Try speaking about a specific issue and ask for some guidance. Prayers to you friend

Answer 14

Thank you for inventing all these concepts

Answer 15

I am so grateful for these videos and the videos dr. huberman puts out

Answer 16

i 100% approve body scan relaxation / meditation, i do it when i work home, in the pause intervals of pomodoros, even short ones, it works remarkably well

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wow really can you link on those short videos pomodoro break is about 5 min right?or your 15 min break?

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Not sure i understood 100% your comment, but on 5 min pomodoro breaks, i lay on the bed next to my desk, relax and perform body scan as much as i can.

I also do it on 15 min breaks (more like 45-60 to me, 15 is too little), i get deeper relaxation, often go in and out of sleep, but i don't overthink it

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thanks so much for response. I was asking for the youtube link to the relaxation meditation you do but since you say you scan your body as much as you can I am assuming you are not following a youtube guide

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Indeed i usually do not. Once in a while maybe, but for me they tend to go too fast, and i am lucky to get good results by myself.
I don't have any specific recommendation for videos, besides youtube search result :/

Answer 17

Dr. Andrew Huberman on Boosting Dompamine using Parmasan Cheese increase Tyrosine. thank you for this video on ways to increase Dopanine levels, including Tyrosine from Parmasan Cheese

Answer 18

I need be careful with how much Huberman I watch in order to keep my dopamine balanced.

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Just wait till later in the day before  you engage in dopaminergic activities. Go forth and spend your dopamine wisely good sir

Answer 19

Meditation help us to get better at focusing on task but NSDR helps us to restore the plummeted baseline dopamine level which will help us to get joy from little task we want to do daily.

Answer 20

Apples
[00:02] "If we are going to feel motivated at all, we are going to have to have a healthy level of baseline dopamine."
[01:54] "Meditation itself is a focusing exercise. It is not known to increase dopamine."
[02:50] "Non-sleep deep rest, so-called NSDR, has been shown to increase the amount of dopamine in your reserves by up to 65%, which is a remarkable number."
[04:17] "Viewing morning sunlight increases cortisol early in the day, and it sets in motion a dopamine-related cascade in neuromodulators, dopamine, and hormones."
[05:45] "Regular exercise, a mixture of cardiovascular and resistance training, is known to elevate and maintain an elevated level of baseline dopamine."

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[00:02] To feel motivated and capable of pursuing goals, having a healthy level of baseline dopamine is crucial.
[00:29] Achieving a healthy baseline dopamine level involves foundational practices such as quality sleep, strategic rest, and proper nutrition.
[01:54] Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), like yoga nidra, has been shown to increase dopamine reserves significantly.
[02:50] Nutrition plays a role in baseline dopamine, with tyrosine being essential for dopamine synthesis.
[04:17] Exposure to morning sunlight, without sunglasses, increases cortisol and dopamine levels, contributing to well-being and alertness.
[05:45] Regular exercise, a mix of cardiovascular and resistance training, helps maintain an elevated baseline dopamine level, aiding motivated pursuit behavior.
[07:13] Variation in baseline dopamine levels can occur due to genetics and circumstances, but everyone can benefit from engaging in these foundational practices every 24 hours to enhance motivation and drive.