04 · Nervous System & Focus

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Qigong is resistance training for your nervous system. This is what supports it: calm attention without the crash.

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Lion's Mane

Brand TBD

Form
Verified fruiting body extract, not mycelium on grain
Dose
1 g fruiting body extract, morning

The mushroom for cognition and nerve health. Fits the practice: clear head, steady attention, no stimulation.

If the label says 'mycelial biomass,' you are buying oats. Look for fruiting body and a beta glucan number.

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L-Tyrosine

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Form
Capsule or powder
Dose
500 to 1,000 mg on an empty stomach, before demanding work

Precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine. Supports focus under stress, heat, and short sleep.

Use it on the days that ask a lot. Daily use blunts the effect.

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Rhodiola Rosea

Brand TBD

Form
Standardized to 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside
Dose
200 to 400 mg in the morning

An adaptogen studied for supporting mental stamina and resilience to fatigue. Steadies you rather than lifting you.

Morning only. Late in the day it will keep you up.

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Alpha-GPC

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Form
Capsule, 300 mg
Dose
300 mg before training or focused work

A choline source that supports acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter behind the mind to muscle connection and sustained attention.

Noticeable on heavy skill days. Unnecessary on easy ones.

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Methylated B-Complex

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Form
Capsule with methylfolate and methylcobalamin
Dose
1 capsule with breakfast

Bs run energy metabolism and nerve function. The methylated forms are usable by a wider range of people.

Bright yellow urine is normal and means nothing except that you took it.

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