How genetics affect dopamine levels and what this means for you

00:05 Dopamine affects reward and addiction.

02:07 Drug consumption is driven by the drug's pharmacological effects and is influenced by genetic, developmental, and psychosocial factors.

06:11 Optimizing diet, lifestyle, and environment can lead to optimal dopamine levels.

08:23 Dopamine synthesis capacity affects working memory and attention.

12:34 Light and dopamine levels have a significant impact on ADHD and refractive errors.

15:12 Genetics play a crucial role in converting light into electrical signals in the retina, impacting brain function.

18:54 Dopamine and melatonin have an inhibitory effect on each other, affecting behavior and sleep.

20:42 Parasites in brain tissue alter how you handle dopamine.

24:22 Iron deficiency in infancy can lead to long-term dopaminergic dysfunction and behavioral effects.

26:15 Optimizing dopamine levels for independent and intelligent behavior.

30:06 Light triggers dopamine synthesis, and tyrosine supplementation affects its levels.

32:02 Iron deficiency affects dopamine levels and transporter functioning.

35:52 LifeWave patches can improve short-term memory, sleep quality, and vitality.