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The Relationship Between Testosterone and Dopamine
39:24 - 46:46 (07:21)
Testosterone boosters marketed to improve sports performance inhibit prolactin and increase dopamine through a combination of vitamin B6 and zinc. Dopamine reward circuitry can vary from person to person, where some can release dopamine for a long time and others may feel a quick inflection of dopamine.
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Inhibiting prolactin through a combination of vitamin B6 and zinc can increase dopamine levels and improve motivation.
39:24 - 42:55 (03:31)
Summary
Inhibiting prolactin through a combination of vitamin B6 and zinc can increase dopamine levels and improve motivation. Drugs that increase dopamine and suppress prolactin can also have a positive impact on sexual health.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Testosterone and Dopamine
EpisodeHow To Increase Motivation & Drive
PodcastHuberman Lab
Anti-Dopaminergic drugs, which are effective in suppressing hallucinations, can cause movement problems as a side effect due to dopamine's importance for the movement circuitry.
42:55 - 45:01 (02:05)
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Anti-Dopaminergic drugs, which are effective in suppressing hallucinations, can cause movement problems as a side effect due to dopamine's importance for the movement circuitry. Additionally, males taking these drugs may develop breast tissue or gynecomastia.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Testosterone and Dopamine
EpisodeHow To Increase Motivation & Drive
PodcastHuberman Lab
Dopamine release varies from person to person - while some people experience a long release, others have a quick inflection, and prolactin is released after some major events like postpartum depression.
45:01 - 46:46 (01:44)
Summary
Dopamine release varies from person to person - while some people experience a long release, others have a quick inflection, and prolactin is released after some major events like postpartum depression.