Almost every week I receive inquiries from people asking if they can use a mucuna product they found on the internet that claims to be standardized to 98% L-dopa. The easy answer is “NO”, as there are numerous issues with these products that makes them unacceptable substitutes during amino acid therapy. (more…)
Everyone that has been in chronic pain knows that over time, it can get pretty hard to maintain a positive mood. Obviously, it can be pretty hard to remain upbeat when you hurt all the time. But recent research shows that beyond the obvious “I hurt therefore I feel bad” reasoning, chronic inflammation can cause disruption in neurotransmitter synthesis which can lead to numerous symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance. Luckily, these neurotransmitter imbalances an be corrected. (more…)
Essential tremor is a nervous system (neurological) disorder that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking that can resemble the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. There is much debate about whether essential tremor is related to Parkinson’s disease and whether one can lead to or is a sign of the other. (more…)
Everyone struggles from time to time with cravings for certain foods and/or a seemingly insatiable appetite. However, some people have these feelings every day, which can make maintaining a healthy weight and making good food choices difficult if not impossible. Amino acid therapy can help these people get their cravings and appetite under control. (more…)
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Migraine headaches can be debilitating. They can also be eliminated in the vast majority of cases using amino acid therapy. (more…)
