What is Dopamine? | Is ADHD Dopamine Deficiency & How to Get More Dopamine

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What is dopamine, and how does it impact ADHD brains? If you’re an ADHD mom or entrepreneur, understanding dopamine can unlock new ways to manage your energy, focus, and productivity.

In this episode of The ADHD Mompreneur, we chat what is dopamine, why it is important, and what it has to do with ADHD.

Learn how low dopamine levels affect your ability to stay motivated, manage tasks, and juggle the demands of running a business and raising a family. I also share ADHD-friendly strategies to naturally boost dopamine levels, helping you improve executive function, increase productivity, and reduce overwhelm.

Whether you're an ADHD business owner, mompreneur, or simply seeking ADHD tips, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive. Discover the connection between ADHD and dopamine and how you can use this knowledge to transform your daily life and business success.

1. What is dopamine? 01:34

2. Is ADHD dopamine deficiency? 03:32

3. How can I increase dopamine? 05:50

If you’d like to review the studies I quote in the episode, you can learn more here:

L-Tyrosine & Task Switching: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25598314/

L-Tyrosine & Working Memory: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3863934/

Omega 3 Fatty Acids & Reduced Symptoms of Inattention: https://www.nature.com/articles/npp201573

Vitamin D, Magnesium, & ADHD Symptoms: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7011463/

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