Dopamine
Synopsis of Dopamine
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in the brain involved in mood regulation, motivation, reward, pleasure, focus, learning, movement, and addiction pathways. It is produced from the amino acid tyrosine via a multi-step process that includes the intermediate molecule L-DOPA. Dopamine acts within several important neural pathways, including the mesolimbic pathway (pleasure/reward), nigrostriatal pathway (movement), and mesocortical pathway (cognition and attention).
Optimal dopamine levels promote drive, enthusiasm, alertness, motor control, and emotional balance. Low dopamine is linked to conditions such as depression, Parkinson’s disease, ADHD, low libido, and apathy. High or dysregulated dopamine, on the other hand, is associated with impulsivity, addiction, mania, and certain forms of psychosis.
Dopamine production and function are influenced by factors such as sleep, diet, stress, gut health, exercise, and exposure to addictive behaviors or substances. Chronic stress, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, and inflammation can deplete dopamine or impair receptor sensitivity, leading to low mood, fatigue, and cognitive dullness.
Natural remedies to support Dopamine
Protein-rich diet: Tyrosine (from eggs, fish, dairy, and legumes) is the precursor to dopamine.
Exercise: Boosts dopamine receptor sensitivity and increases dopamine levels naturally.
Sunlight and circadian rhythm support: Natural light exposure helps regulate dopamine and mood.
Sleep hygiene: Deep sleep supports dopamine receptor renewal and neurotransmitter balance.
Reduce overstimulation: Limiting excessive screen time, social media, and sugar prevents dopamine receptor desensitization.
Cold exposure or contrast showers: May transiently elevate dopamine levels.
Mindful reward-based behavior: Setting goals and achieving them builds healthy dopamine feedback loops.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Dopamine.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
acetyl l-carnitine
amino acids
ashwagandha
bасора
caffeine
citicoline
cowage seed
fava bean
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
green tea
guayusa
l-phenylalanine
l-theanine
l-tyrosine
lithium orotate
magnesium
magnesium
mucuna
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
phosphatidylserine
phytocannabinoids
polygala root
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
rhodiola
sceletium
schisandra chinensis
velvet bean
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
gastrodia
kanna
hypothalamus
yohimbe
1,3-DMAA
DMPX
11-hydroxy yohimbine
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl acetate
3,5-Dimethoxytyramine
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
6-Methoxybenzoazolinone
7,4-Dimethoxyflavone
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
Ashwagandha
African Snakeroot
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Amyloban
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Agmatine
Adrafinil
Acetyl L-Tyrosine
Adrenergic amines
Agmatine sulfate
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Active Amines
Agnusides
Arginine pyroglutamate
Alkaloids
Acetyl L-Carnitine Arginate
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Agmatine Silicate
alkaloid
Aniracetam
Agnuside
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate
Acetyl-L-Carnitine-L-Arginine
Aniracetam
Beta Phenethylalamine
botanical (unspecified)
Biopterin
Baccosides
Bacopin
Beta methoxyphenethylamine
Beta phenethylamine
Brain
Bacosides (mixed)
Brahmi
Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa (unspecified)
Bacopa
Beta Methylphenethylalamine
Broad Bean
Brain
Broad Bean Protein
Bovine (not specified)
Beta-Methylphenylethylamine
bacoside
Bacosides
Bacopasides
Bacosine
Bacopasaponin (unspecified)
Bacopa glycoside (unspecified)
Biogenic amine
Coffee
Cannabis
Caffeine pterostilbene
Cannabinoids
Catecholamine
Caffeine alpha-ketoglutarate
Cytisine
Cowhage
Chocolate
Citicholine
Cacao
Chocolate liquor
Caffeine
Chocolate Chips
Convolvulus prostratus
Coffee (mixed)
Convolvulus Pluricaulis
Celastrus
Citicoline
D-phenylalanine
DL-Phenyl-Alanine 4,2-Dimethylaminoethyl
D-Aspartic Acid
Diethyl phenethylamine
Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA)
Dimethylphenethylamine
DHA-conjugated phosphatidylserine
DL-phenylalanine
Dopamine
Dimethyl phenethylamine
Dimethyl-hydroxyphenethylamine
Decarboxylase
Eria
Exphedrine HCl
Egg
Eurypeptides
Eria jarensis
food additive (unspecified)
Fungus
Flow agent
Genseng (not specified)
Gastrodia
Ginsenosides
Ginsenosides (unspecified)
Ginseng
Guaranine
Gamma amino beta-hydroxybutyric acid
Ginseng (unspecified)
Guayusa
Guarana
Gerovital H3
Ginsenoside
Gastrodin
Ginsenosides
Hypericin
Hericenones
Hypericum (unspecified)
hyperforin
hyperforin
Hordenine
Inositol
Indian snakeroot
Jatamansi
Kratom
L-Tyrosine
Lithium
Lithium
Lithium
L-DOPA
L-Phenylalanine
Macamides
Methoxy phenethylamine
Marijuana
Methylxanthine (unspecified)
Methylliberine
Methylphenethylamine
Mesembrine
N-Benzyl-Alpha-Phenylethylamine
N-Acetyl-Tyrosine
N-Acetyl Tyrosine
N-Coumaroyldopamine
N-phenylacetyl-L-Prolylglycine ethyl ester
Nicotine
Nicotinamide
N-Methyltyramine
Nymphaea caerulea
N-(2-hydroxy-2-p-methoxyphenylethyl) benzamide
N-methyl Tyramine
N-Caffeoyldopamine
Octodrine
Oriental Ginseng
Octopamine
phenyl alkyl ketones
peptides (unspecified)
phenylpiracetam
Phenethylamine (PEA)
Paraxanthine
phosphatidyl inositol
Phenylethylamine (PEA)
Peptides (unspecified)
Phosphatidylserine
phenethylamine (PEA)
phosphatidyl inositol
Phenylalanine
Phenethylamine
Phosphatidylserine complex
Phenibut
Paeoniflorin
plant (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Polygala
Rosavins
Rhodola crenulata
Rosabin
Rosavins (mixed)
Rauvolfia canescens
Rhodiola (unspecified)
Rauvolfia (unspecified)
Rhodiola sacra
Reginin A
Rosarin
Rhodiola
Rauwolscine
Robusta Coffee
Rauvolfia vomitoria
SAMe
Sceletium
Safranal
Sulbutiamine
SAM-e
Salidroside
Salidrosides
Shankhpushpi
SAM-e
Sarcosine
Serotonin
Tyramine
Tyrosinase
Tribulin
Trichilia catigua
Theanine
Tyrosine alpha ketoglutarate
Tyrosine alpha-ketoglutaric acid
Tyrosine
Theacrine
Teacrine
Triacetyluridine
Theanine
Tetrahydropalmatine
Tyrosine alpha-ketoglutarate
Uncaria rhynchophylla
Uridine monophosphate
Uridine
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5 phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxamine HCl)
Vitamin B
Withanolides
Withanolide
Xanthine
yohimbine
Yohimbines (unspecified)
