How to Boost Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter and a hormone. Many doctors believe it determines a person's ability to experience stimulation and arousal. Low levels of this hormone are linked to anxiety and depression, while high levels are linked to feelings of joy and euphoria. Increasing your norepinephrine levels is fairly simple and can be achieved through a variety of methods.

Instructions

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  Start taking a supplement of tyrosine. Tyrosine helps your body make norepinephrine as well as dopamine and epinephrine, all of which will elevate your mood and help keep you alert. Recommended dose is 500 to 1,500 mg per day.

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  Start taking a vitamin B6 supplement. This vitamin, also known as pyridoxine, helps your body convert tyrosine into norepinephrine.

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  Schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist and ask about drugs known to boost norepinephrine. Drugs such as venlafaxine, mirtazapine, atomoxetine, duloxetine, reboxetine, bupropion and dexedrine are all known to help boost the body's norepinephrine levels, among other things.