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Jun 16
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BOOST Your Energy Levels with These Top ...

NURSE DOZA
About this episode

BOOST Your Energy Levels with These Top Supplements is your go-to guide for understanding how to enhance energy naturally—without relying on caffeine. Nurse Doza breaks down five powerhouse supplements that support neurotransmitters, hormones, and mitochondrial function to help you feel your best every day.

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • B vitamins, especially folate (B9), are critical for natural energy and neurotransmitter production.
  • L-Theanine promotes calm, focused energy and supports restful sleep by lowering cortisol.
  • L-Carnitine boosts stamina, recovery, and fertility by improving mitochondrial function.
  • Bovine adrenal gland helps restore adrenal function and reduce fatigue from chronic stress.
  • Betaine supports methylation pathways and neurotransmitter balance for mental clarity and mood.
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 START  01:45 – Why you’re not deficient in caffeine (but probably B vitamins) 03:15 – The role of mitochondria and neurotransmitters in energy 04:00 – Supplement #1: B vitamin complex, especially B9 (folate) 06:30 – Why folate is more powerful than B12 for many people 08:45 – The connection between B vitamins and mental health 10:00 – MTHFR, methylation, and mood regulation 12:00 – How Boost delivers clean energy through B vitamins 13:00 – Supplement #2: L-Theanine for relaxation and cortisol support 15:45 – Chill supplement and circadian support explained 17:30 – L-Theanine’s effect on GABA, alpha waves, and sleep 18:45 – Supplement #3: L-Carnitine for endurance, fertility, and recovery 21:00 – How red meat and amino acids contribute to energy production 23:00 – Supplement #4: Bovine adrenal gland for adrenal fatigue 24:30 – The history and function of glandular therapy 26:00 – Nurse Doza’s personal experience with adrenal supplements 27:00 – Supplement #5: Betaine (plus SAMe) for mood and energy 28:30 – How Bliss helps with serotonin and dopamine production 29:45 – The circadian rhythm stack: Boost, Bliss, Zen, Chill 30:45 – Final thoughts and supplement recommendations

RESOURCES MENTIONED
  1. Folate Fact Sheet – NIH: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional/
  2. MTHFR and Folate Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18950248/
  3. B-Vitamin Neurotransmitter Synthesis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4772032/
  4. L-Theanine Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1087079225000292
  5. What Is Theanine: https://journalofnutrition.org/encyclopedia/theanine-what-is-theanine/
  6. Carnitine Fact Sheet – NIH: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/carnitine-HealthProfessional/
  7. Carnitine and Endurance Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24263659/
  8. L-Carnitine for Muscle Recovery: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5872767
  9. Carnitine in Aging: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10255885/
  10. Glandular Therapies Article: https://www.clinicaleducation.org/news/glandular-therapies-an-age-old-solution-for-modern-challenges-and-chronic-disease/
  11. History of Glandulars – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10289114/
  12. Betaine and SAMe Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4303396/
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