## Benefits - enhance cognitive performance when under stress or high cognitive demand: - working memory - information processing - this is because the above drain catecholamines, which then need to be regenerated - Can improve alertness and motivation ## Side Effects - Nausea, headache, fatigue, ehartburn, joint pain - Has a role similar to [[Concerta]] since that blocks reuptake, and this is the precursor material ## Science - Found from protein - > precursor for the synthesis of catecholamine neurotransmitters – dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline) – as well as thyroid hormones. ## Dose - Do not take every day since you are not stressed every day - 500-2000mg per day - Up to 100-150mg/kg, 30-`0 mintues before stressor - Best on an empty stomach - Early in the day to prevent insomnia