podcast:: [[Tim Ferris Podcast]] guest:: [[../../www/Andrew Huberman]] topic:: [[../www/neuroscience]]
Tumeric dht - research [[Tongkat Ali]] - for [[testosterone]] Increases bound version of testosterone, which makes it available for longer time so it can reach more ofbthe body Can be slightly stimulating Works better in 3rd month of use
[[Fedogia Aggrestos]] Lutenising hormone mimetic - increases testosterone production
Huberman wants his testosterone to be in lo 8s or high 7s
1000mcg of [[DEA]]!
Vitality and longevity have to be balanced.
[[Alpha-GPC]] works Seems to help with age related cognitive decline Increases focus, but without stimulation He does not take it when he has slept well
[[dehydration]] One synotom; problem fovussing eyes I hae this often but ascribef it to sleepiness only... Have to test if water helpsnwith it next time
[[Yerba Mate]] Titrate it, like they would in argentina Contains theobromine and other things Ferris says metabolises caffeine quickly. Boost lasts 20 30min, so he becomes a crack fiend and drinks 8 cups a day
Can we negate [[caffeine]]? Like morphine can by... sth Increase glucose; it will blunt the effect. Have a bagel or two. Carbs. 100-200mg theanine will reduce the caffeine jitters GABA, flycine combo. 1g of each. It's a sledgehammer, dont use it often, but as a last resort
Huberman does not believe in taking things too close to what you want to mimic, like l-dopa.
Projections - book Carl researches other ways than medicayions to stomulate, modify the nervous systems Vagus nerve for example
Know thyself - take stock of what you came intonthe world with and what you have at the moment Coming to grips with my ADHD has helped me. I am less harsh on myself, get a bit less down
Use the body to control the mind
[[Hoffman method]] Huberman related his experience
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