Worrier Type
Deep thinker, planning-focused
Excels in everyday performance, skilled at analysis and research.
Scientific Background
COMT gene Met/Met type. Slow dopamine breakdown means high prefrontal cortex dopamine levels. About 2x more sensitive to caffeine effects - even small amounts cause strong alertness and anxiety.
Practical Advice
Reduce caffeine and switch to green tea (contains L-theanine). Magnesium (nuts, spinach) works as a COMT coenzyme, supporting dopamine metabolism.
Worrier-Leaning
Analytical, stability-seeking
Plans carefully and progresses steadily. Struggles with sudden changes.
Scientific Background
COMT Val/Met type leaning toward Worrier. Slightly slow dopamine metabolism. High prefrontal cognitive processing capacity but prone to overload under stress.
Practical Advice
Value your routines. Limit caffeine to one cup in the morning. A weekly "stimulus fast" (intentionally blocking social media and news) resets the nervous system.
Balanced
Situation-adaptive
Performs reasonably well both in normal conditions and under stress.
Scientific Background
COMT Val/Met type. Good dopamine metabolism balance. Possesses both baseline cognitive ability and stress resilience.
Practical Advice
Choose environments that leverage both strengths. Gut microbiome diversity stabilizes dopamine precursor production. Be intentional about fermented foods and 30+ types of plant foods.
Warrior Type
Thrives in crisis, loves change
Peak performance right before deadlines. Gets bored easily.
Scientific Background
COMT gene Val/Val type. Fast dopamine breakdown means enhanced focus under stress. However, chronic overstimulation can lead to dopamine depletion.
Practical Advice
Supply dopamine precursors with tyrosine (soy, cheese, almonds). Modern information overload saturates the reward circuit. A weekly "stimulus fast" resets your sensitivity.