MetabolismDopamineA neurotransmitter central to motivation, focus, and reward. The body builds it from the amino acid L-tyrosine, which is one reason tyrosine is studied for sustaining mental drive during stress or fatigue. Related Terms L-TyrosineNUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS CortisolMETABOLISM CaffeineNUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS Clean FastingFASTING METHODS