How to increase focus

To increase focus, Andrew Huberman offers several behavioral, nutritional, and supplement-based strategies:

1. Behavioral Techniques:

   • Utilize meditation, such as a 13-minute daily practice, which can significantly increase focus and concentration 1.
   • Staring at a target at the same distance as your work for 30-60 seconds before starting can help narrow your visual field and enhance focus by increasing acetylcholine release in specific neural circuits 2.
   • Recognize the dynamic nature of focus, involving the gradual narrowing of attention, and understand that immediate, deep focus isn't realistic—be patient and allow your focus to deepen over time 3.
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   • Use visual focus exercises to improve cognitive focus and increase alertness. This involves focusing on a narrow point for 30 to 90 seconds to trigger arousal and increase concentration 4.

2. Nutritional Tools:

   • Intake of foods that contain choline, a precursor to acetylcholine, can help support your body's focus and concentration abilities. Various foods high in choline can be found through online resources 5.

3. Supplement-Based Tools:

   • Alpha-GPC is effective for increasing focus by boosting acetylcholine in the brain. A dose of 300-600 mg before a focused activity has been suggested 5. However, concerns about potential negative effects like increased TMAO levels, which could be linked to stroke, are mitigated by also taking garlic capsules 5.
   • L-tyrosine ingestion can increase dopamine transmission, thereby enhancing concentration and focus. A routine of L-tyrosine and Alpha-GPC with coffee early in the day is mentioned as a personal practice for increased focus during workouts or concentrated work 6.

Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.