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Methods to increase serotonin levels in the body
1:50:17 - 2:06:05 (15:47)
Explains how to increase serotonin levels using foods high in tryptophan and supplements like 5-HTP and Cystis quadrangularis, and discusses the lack of a reliable test for dopamine and serotonin levels in the body.
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Many foods, including white meat turkey, are enriched in tryptophan, which can increase the amount of circulating serotonin in the brain and body, leading to better sleep and a modest increase in overall mood and wellbeing.
1:50:17 - 1:53:38 (03:20)
Summary
Many foods, including white meat turkey, are enriched in tryptophan, which can increase the amount of circulating serotonin in the brain and body, leading to better sleep and a modest increase in overall mood and wellbeing.
ChapterMethods to increase serotonin levels in the body
EpisodeOptimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
While 5-HTP is known for increasing serotonin levels, it may not be the best option for improving sleep quality.
1:53:38 - 1:55:23 (01:45)
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While 5-HTP is known for increasing serotonin levels, it may not be the best option for improving sleep quality. However, Cystis quadrangularis has been shown to increase serotonin levels for potential use in appetite and weight control.
ChapterMethods to increase serotonin levels in the body
EpisodeOptimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker shares their experience with myo-inositol as a sleep aid, potentially due to its effects on increasing serotonin and reducing anxiety, making it easier to fall back asleep if waking up in the middle of the night.
1:55:23 - 2:00:42 (05:19)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with myo-inositol as a sleep aid, potentially due to its effects on increasing serotonin and reducing anxiety, making it easier to fall back asleep if waking up in the middle of the night.
ChapterMethods to increase serotonin levels in the body
EpisodeOptimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how to achieve desired effects using a framework that can be applied to nutritional tools, supplementation, prescription drugs, or any other protocol to adjust the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the body.
2:00:42 - 2:06:05 (05:22)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how to achieve desired effects using a framework that can be applied to nutritional tools, supplementation, prescription drugs, or any other protocol to adjust the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the body. The aim is to create potent and acute increases in whichever neuromodulators are required to achieve specific goals.