Let’s just start here: I love my brain. I also love a good party. And I love when I don’t have to choose between the two.
Enter: Do’Mo. My new best beverage friend!
A sober-friendly, zero-proof elixir that doesn’t just taste amazing — it’s designed to work with your brain chemistry, not against it.
(And yes — it pairs exceptionally well with “The White Lotus” binges. Scientific fact.)
Do’Mo: Where Fun Meets Functional
When I first cracked open a Ginger Miso Mule (my personal favorite), it wasn’t just about taste — it was about how it made me feel. As someone who plays in the Self Experimentation space and guides others in optimization, I’m super sensitive to what I put into my body and how it interacts with my chemistry.
Do’Mo is packed with functional ingredients — meaning every ingredient is there to do something real inside your body, not just taste good. It’s designed to work with your natural brain chemistry and genetic blueprint, helping you feel clear, calm and connected.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what you will find in a can:
- GABA — your body’s natural “chill” neurotransmitter. It supports calming the nervous system without sedating you — ideal when you want to stay relaxed but present.
- 5-HTP — a precursor to serotonin (your “good mood” chemical). It gently supports emotional balance, especially if your serotonin pathways (hello, SLC6A4 gene!) run a little low.
- Magtein — a highly bioavailable form of magnesium that actually crosses the blood-brain barrier. It sharpens memory, boosts clarity, and can soothe that wired-but-tired feeling.
- Cognizin — a form of citicoline that enhances cognitive function, focus, and brain energy — so you’re sharp at the table, even if your friends are on their third cocktail.
Nothing artificial. Nothing random. Just ingredients that your DNA recognizes, loves, and can actually use.
And — this made my nerdy heart sing — no caffeine, low calories and sweetened naturally.
Nothing that overtaxes your detox genes (looking at you, COMT and MTHFR crew).
Nothing that dysregulates your dopamine loops (hi, DRD2 friends) —
Thanks to smart additions like L-theanine (the calming amino acid that smooths brainwaves when your COMT gene gets stuck clearing dopamine) and L-dopa (the dopamine precursor that gently supports reward pathways when your DRD2 function runs low and leaves you chasing that next good feeling).
Just pure, functional, DNA-supportive joy — in a can.
Family Tested, White Lotus Approved
I wasn’t the only one who fell hard. My 15-year-old son, Adrian, is now an unofficial brand ambassador. He’s partial to the Watermelon Margarita and Berry Bramble flavors. (Which, for the record, taste exactly like summer.)
Meanwhile, I’m still loyal to the Mule — that gingery, savory hit is everything I didn’t know I needed.
We even popped a few cans during a full-blown “Friends and Neighbors” marathon. Nothing says binge, like sipping Do’Mo while debating whether Coop is going to do it again, and again…
(If you know, you know.)
Why I’m Genuinely Obsessed
In a world drowning in fake “healthy” drinks and wellness hype, Do’Mo is actually doing the work. It’s formulated to support mood, memory, and presence — the real currency of life.
And when I met the founder, his story sealed the deal.
He created Do’Mo because he didn’t want to feel like he was missing out — he just didn’t want to drink alcohol anymore. Sound familiar? (Yeah. Me too.)
Verdict
You don’t need to be drunk to feel alive. You don’t need to compromise to have fun. You just need better tools.
Like a can of Do’Mo in your hand — boosting your mood, fueling your brain, and keeping you fully in the moment.
Want to try it? Use my code LANE15 for 15% off your order.
Five Sobees for Do’Mo — a drink that proves you can be vibrant, connected, and thriving — no alcohol required. Try it and let me know what you think!
Lane Kennedy is a DNA Functional Nutritionist, mindfulness teacher, and long-term recovery advocate. She helps high-performing humans decode their biology, regulate their nervous systems, and optimize their lives from the inside out — without guesswork, hype, or hustle. Find her at lanekennedy.com.
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