Dr. Teresa Cramer
Level 1
I am a German neuroscientist at MIT’s Picower Institute and co-founder of FoodFor, translating brain science into practical tools for cognitive performance. Trained at UCL and Harvard, my work spans cortical plasticity, GABA circuits, neuroinflammation, and non-invasive stimulation. My mission is to make neuroscience accessible, actionable, and effectively communicated.
At Home Tests & Kits
Supplements
My Routines
Morning
• Wake up around 6:30 AM
• 30 minutes phone/laptop-free to stabilise morning dopamine and prevent reward-driven distraction
• Drink 1L warm water with freshly squeezed lemon
• 2 protein yogurts (Oikos Triple Zero is my favorite)
+ 5g Taurine
• Take 1 BOOST shot
• Batch similar tasks (emails, admin, creative work) to avoid switching fatigue and conserve cognitive bandwidth
Afternoon
• Lunch: lean protein with vegetables
• 15-minute outdoor walk (light movement stabilises dopamine and clears mental load)
• Take a FOCUS shot
• One-Task Rule: one goal, one tab, one screen — protects working memory and prevents cognitive overload
Evening
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in warm water after dinner
• Go to bed at 10 PM
• Take a CALM shot
• Read a good book (not on a screen, which keeps dopamine elevated) to support winding down before sleep
Other
• Long hikes whenever possible
• Red wine from Pinot Noir grapes – highest in resveratrol ;)
• Short dopamine breaks (10–15 minutes of greenery or silence) throughout the day to prevent dopamine volatility
• Use FreeStyle Libre 3 every 4 months (purely for insight, not because I’m diabetic) to understand insulin-driven responses to food and stress.
• No other tracking devices needed; everything else is experience- and instinct-driven
• Wake up around 6:30 AM
• 30 minutes phone/laptop-free to stabilise morning dopamine and prevent reward-driven distraction
• Drink 1L warm water with freshly squeezed lemon
• 2 protein yogurts (Oikos Triple Zero is my favorite)
+ 5g Taurine
• Take 1 BOOST shot
• Batch similar tasks (emails, admin, creative work) to avoid switching fatigue and conserve cognitive bandwidth
Afternoon
• Lunch: lean protein with vegetables
• 15-minute outdoor walk (light movement stabilises dopamine and clears mental load)
• Take a FOCUS shot
• One-Task Rule: one goal, one tab, one screen — protects working memory and prevents cognitive overload
Evening
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in warm water after dinner
• Go to bed at 10 PM
• Take a CALM shot
• Read a good book (not on a screen, which keeps dopamine elevated) to support winding down before sleep
Other
• Long hikes whenever possible
• Red wine from Pinot Noir grapes – highest in resveratrol ;)
• Short dopamine breaks (10–15 minutes of greenery or silence) throughout the day to prevent dopamine volatility
• Use FreeStyle Libre 3 every 4 months (purely for insight, not because I’m diabetic) to understand insulin-driven responses to food and stress.
• No other tracking devices needed; everything else is experience- and instinct-driven
