Dietary Cofactors

How it works

Risks & contraindications

Comparisons

Where it comes from

Highlighted claims

• Tyrosine from animal protein is the direct amino acid precursor and raw material for dopamine synthesis. — The Dopamine Myth
• Vitamin C is a required enzymatic cofactor in the dopamine synthesis pathway. — The Dopamine Myth
• Copper is a required cofactor for dopamine-beta-hydroxylase and can be maintained through weekly shellfish or seafood consumption. — The Dopamine Myth
• High-dose zinc supplementation without adequate copper can cause copper deficiency and impair dopamine synthesis. — The Dopamine Myth
• Magnesium is an essential cofactor in multiple enzymatic steps of the melatonin production pathway. — 11 Ways to Boost Your Melatonin and Sleep Like a Baby
• Vitamin B6 is a critical cofactor in both serotonin and melatonin synthesis. — 11 Ways to Boost Your Melatonin and Sleep Like a Baby
• All micronutrient cofactors required for melatonin synthesis can be obtained through a diet rich in leafy green and yellow/green vegetables, quality proteins, and seeds and nuts. — 11 Ways to Boost Your Melatonin and Sleep Like a Baby
• Rapidly increasing nutrient cofactors for energy production can overwhelm the body in chronic fatigue. — Restoring Energy in Chronic Fatigue
• Vitamin D3 supports both dopamine synthesis and receptor function. — The Dopamine Myth
• Animal protein is preferred over plant protein for dopamine synthesis because it supplies all essential amino acids including tyrosine along with animal fat necessary for neurotransmitter infrastructure. — The Dopamine Myth