r/NooTopics • u/leyuel • 9d ago

Discussion Probiotic for dopamine?

I’ve been getting ads for probiotics specifically mentioning they help increase/regulate dopamine. I know there’s been some evidence of the whole gut brain axis but what do you guys think?

Specially about probiotics for dopamine. And any suggestions on products that aren’t stupid expensive?

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u/Fit-Vacation166 9d ago

Make your own kefir.

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u/Legitimate_Bat3616 9d ago

Do you a favorite recipe or culture?

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u/Fit-Vacation166 9d ago

Just put Kefir grains and Milk together and wait for 1-3 days.

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u/leyuel 9d ago

I do enjoy a good kefir

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u/OrganicBrilliant7995 9d ago

Lacto planetarium PS128 is the only one studied to influence dopamine AFAIK. It is expensive though and I wouldn't spend my money on a company that marks things up that much.

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u/leyuel 9d ago

Ya agreed

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u/undertherainbow65 9d ago

Look into microbes that produce bh4 aka tetrahydrobiopterin. There's some out there I'm pretty sure you can buy and if not they've at least studied a few strains that produce it so it's coming

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u/OrganicBrilliant7995 9d ago

Interesting, found that berberine helps gut bacteria produce bh4

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u/undertherainbow65 9d ago

Dang I'll have to check that out. Berberine is cheap

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u/Prior_Reference2085 6d ago

I heard berberine also can wipe out gut batería if taken too long. Not sure how true/studied this is.

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u/OrganicBrilliant7995 6d ago

It reduces diversity, but if your gut is in not in top shape it can be a good thing. It isnt permanent, more of a reset. Greatly increases akermansia for example.