How can I help my 10 year old boy to increase his dopamine and serotonin levels. He refuses to do anything inklusive exercise

To help your 10-year-old increase dopamine and serotonin levels, Andrew Huberman suggests focusing on dietary approaches and creating engaging activities that encourage positive anticipation and enjoyment.

1. Nutritional Approaches: Incorporating tryptophan-rich foods can naturally boost serotonin levels. Foods such as turkey, milk, canned tuna, oats, cheese, nuts, seeds, and even chocolate are beneficial. Fruits like bananas and apples also contain some tryptophan, though less than dairy and meat-based sources. It's important to find foods that your child enjoys and that fit their dietary restrictions, if any 1.

2. Emotional Engagement: Fostering excitement and anticipation by engaging your child in activities they look forward to can stimulate the dopaminergic system. Building a routine that balances excitement with activities that focus on the present moment can help regulate emotions. This balance can aid in increasing pleasure and emotional well-being, helping to maintain dopamine and serotonin levels naturally 2.

3. Motivation Enhancement: Although your child currently refuses to exercise, consider integrating fun, engaging activities that subtly encourage movement without framing them as exercise. Activities that incorporate a sense of play may gradually become more attractive and reinforce positive experiences, encouraging future engagement.

Using these strategies may help in increasing dopamine and serotonin levels naturally and creating a more engaging routine for your child.