“Neurotransmitter Therapy” (NT) is a method of regulating neurotransmitter levels in your
brain and body to improve the way you think, feel and behave.
Neurotransmitters are the naturally occurring chemicals that transmit messages between nerve cells in your brain and throughout your entire nervous system. Proper levels of neurotransmitters are essential for healthy brain and body function, stable moods, memory, normal appetite, adequate sleep cycles, optimal energy, and the ability to be productive and learn.
“Neurotransmitters Therapy” is a medically developed metod in which neurotransmitters are adjusted by amino acid-based supplements in the form of capsules . Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and neurotransmitters are proteins.
The specific dose of amino acids that you will take depends on the results of a urine test which measures the amount of neurotransmitters being excreted. Healthy pediatric and adult ranges have been established and it is the goal of “Neurotransmitter Therapy” to get the person taking amino-acids supplements into optimal ranges.
When that happens, symptoms are significantly reduced or eliminated. These amino-acid formulas are medically developed, scientifically based, patented and have thousands of hours of clinical testing to insure their safety and effectiveness. You can learn more details about science of neurotransmitters in our Sciance section.
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Imagine you don’t have the right levels of neurotransmitters. What might that be like? Actually, most of us experience a neurotransmitter deficiency every day! It shows up when we are depressed, tired, stressed, cannot focus, and even when we eat too much. Neurotransmitters “control” everything from our mood and disposition to how tired or awake we feel. They control our entire brain and body chemistry. Clearly these things are important!
When the Austrian scientist Otto Loewi discovered the first neurotransmitter in 1921 his excitement was enormous. Otto was only the first to discover the gigantic impact that neurotransmitters have on the human body. Otto could not have possibly imagined that what he discovered almost a century ago would become such an important part of our health and happiness. Since then, over 183 neurotransmitters have been identified and many more are waiting to be discovered. The ones best understood are serotonin and catecholamines, which include norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine. Each neurotransmitter affects mood and energy differently. For example, some are responsible for raising energy while others are calming:
Serotonin – the master neurotransmitter. A molecule of happiness. It is found all over the body, with large concentration (95%) in digestive track and is necessary to balance the levels of the stress hormones. Serotonin is a precursor of melatonin, the hormone that is release at night, when you are asleep. Serotonin also regulates mood and appetite.
Dopamine – neurotransmitter of pleasure and pain, acts on the sympathetic nervous system producing effects such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, and is necessary for mental alertness, relaxation, pain relief and happiness. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is believed to be caused by a deficiency of dopamine.
Norepinephrine – also known as a noradrenaline. A hormone – neurotransmitter release by adrenal glands in response to perceived threat. High levels of this hormone result in anxiety and insomnia. Norepinephrine also regulates metabolic processes (heart beat, blood pressure), calmness, relaxation and focus.
Epinephrine – also known as adrenalin. A “fight or flight” hormone – neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal and released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, as from fear or injury. It initiates many bodily responses, including the stimulation of heart action and an increase in blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration. Helps with focus, attention and productivity.