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The Optimal Landscape of Neurotransmitters for a Good Night's Sleep
21:10 - 28:00 (06:49)
This podcast discusses the optimal levels of neurotransmitters throughout the day for a good night's sleep, such as high levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine in the morning and higher levels of serotonin and GABA in the evening. The speakers also discuss ways to buffer cortisol in the late afternoon to improve sleep quality.
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Adjusting the levels of neurotransmitters by regulating the timing of cortisol and catecholamine during the day can lead to optimal brain performance, with early daylight hours being ideal for activities that require high levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine and later daytime hours being ideal for lower levels of these hormones and higher levels of serotonin and GABA.
21:10 - 23:41 (02:30)
Summary
Adjusting the levels of neurotransmitters by regulating the timing of cortisol and catecholamine during the day can lead to optimal brain performance, with early daylight hours being ideal for activities that require high levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine and later daytime hours being ideal for lower levels of these hormones and higher levels of serotonin and GABA. Certain adaptogens, such as dark leafy greens and ashwagandha, can buffer stress response and optimize brain performance.
ChapterThe Optimal Landscape of Neurotransmitters for a Good Night's Sleep
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The podcast discusses two techniques to reduce stress and cortisol levels, including double inhale and full exhale and box breathing, that can be used in the late afternoon.
23:41 - 28:00 (04:18)
Summary
The podcast discusses two techniques to reduce stress and cortisol levels, including double inhale and full exhale and box breathing, that can be used in the late afternoon.