In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the neurochemicals epinephrine, acetylcholine and dopamine contribute to focus and concentration. I discuss tools for improving attention, including sleep, sound, structured work sessions, nutrition, caffeine and deliberate cold exposure. I also describe a brief daily meditation and visual focus exercises that train your ability to refocus when attention drifts. Additionally, I discuss the potential benefits and limitations of supplements, prescription treatments for ADHD, and why taking time to deliberately defocus supports concentrated work.

Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Focus & Concentration

(00:02:00) Epinephrine, Acetylcholine & Dopamine

(00:04:20) Sleep, White Noise & Pink Noise

(00:07:35) Sponsor: LMNT

(00:09:05) Ultradian Cycles, 90-Minute Work Sessions

(00:10:45) Blood Glucose, Fasting & Meal Size

(00:13:40) Caffeine, Focus & Sleep

(00:15:00) Acute Stress & Concentration

(00:16:55) Tool: Deliberate Cold Exposure

(00:19:45) Sponsor: AG1

(00:21:00) Tool: 13-Minute Daily Meditation

(00:25:10) Tool: Visual Focus Exercises

(00:29:45) Sponsor: David

(00:31:10) Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Creatine

(00:33:00) Alpha-GPC, Acetylcholine & Safety Considerations

(00:35:10) L-Tyrosine, Dopamine & Combining Tools

(00:37:00) ADHD, Prescription Medications & Neuroplasticity

(00:39:55) Deliberate Defocusing & Recovery

(00:41:10) Acknowledgements

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