Summary of "10 Adderall Supplement Substitutes That ACTUALLY Work"

Key wellness strategies & self-care/productivity tips

Use targeted “dopamine-building” supplements
- L-Dopa support (to help increase dopamine production)
  - Mucuna pruriens (contains ~5% L-Dopa)
  - Used particularly when labs show low dopamine
- Start of dopamine pathway support
  - Phenylethylamine (described as affecting the early steps of dopamine production)
- Dopamine precursor amino acids
  - L-phenylalanine (suggested as “DL phenylalanine” in the subtitles) for easier absorption and dopamine support
  - Tyrosine (preferred as “neurotyrosine” per the subtitles) to support dopamine and L-Dopa formation
Do lab testing first (avoid guessing)
- The speaker emphasizes that you should not start supplements expecting medication replacement.
- Avoid “withdrawal effects” by coordinating with a prescribed doctor.
- Recommend testing for root-cause deficiencies so supplements can actually help.
Fix dopamine co-factors (vitamins/minerals)
- If deficient, it’s harder to make dopamine; suggested nutrients include:
  - Vitamin D
  - Iron
  - Vitamin B6 (especially the activated form P5P)
  - Vitamin B3
  - Vitamin C
  - Zinc
Address stress/attention neurotransmitters tied to stimulants
- ADHD is described as commonly linked to missing components like:
  - Epinephrine (claimed “99%” deficient; speaker’s statistic)
  - Norepinephrine (claimed “60%” deficient)
- L-theanine (speaker’s #1 recommendation)
  - Helps with epinephrine/norepinephrine and dopamine
  - Promotes relaxation and “clear thinking”
  - Improves alpha brainwaves (calming without sedation)
  - Reduces distractions to support focus
- Rhodiola rosea
  - Also described as supporting epinephrine/norepinephrine/dopamine
  - Helps with focus and stress levels
Support the GABA pathway if anxiety is affecting ADHD symptoms
- Anti-anxiety meds are described as targeting GABA.
- Suggested amino acids to support GABA naturally:
  - L-glutamine
  - Glycine
- Especially recommended if labs show low levels in these areas.
Restore “burnout”/energy via cortisol support (3-month strategy)
- If you’re mentally and physically burnt out, the subtitles suggest checking cortisol.
- If cortisol is too low, energy and mental stamina may drop.
- Suggested options:
  - Adrenal desiccated or adrenal “boine” (as spelled in subtitles)
- Proposed duration: 3 months to improve cortisol/energy.

Presenters / sources

Presenter: The speaker is the creator of the “10 Adderall Supplement Substitutes That ACTUALLY Work” video (name not provided in the subtitles).
Sources mentioned (supplement ingredients/products, not individuals):
- Mucuna pruriens
- L-phenylalanine / DL phenylalanine
- Tyrosine / “neurotyrosine”
- L-theanine
- Rhodiola rosea
- L-glutamine
- Glycine
- Adrenal desiccated
- Adrenal “boine”