Willpower

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Also known as:  Drive;  Goal-directed Behavior;  Initiative;  Motivation;  Purposive Behavior

 

Description

Willpower is the ability to use determinism and motivation to achieve a desired end.  Willpower is governed by the Frontal Lobe of the Brain.

 

These Substances Increase Willpower

Amino Acids

 Tyrosine may help to increase Willpower and may help to prevent the loss of Willpower associated with excessive Stress (due to its role as a precursor for the production of Dopamine and Norepinephrine).  [1]

 

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may increase Willpower.  [2]

 Pregnenolone may increase Willpower.  [3]

 

Minerals

 Lack of Willpower (motivation) may occur as a result of Potassium deficiency.

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