Many medications, both over the counter and prescription can cause neurotransmitter depletion over time. This usually happens because the drug/medication forces the body to release more neurotransmitter and/or blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitter into the neurons where they are protected. This increases the degradation of neurotransmitters and exacerbates neurotransmitter imbalances over time. (more…)
D5 Mucuna 40% is a formula that is used in cases where additional dopamine support is needed. D5 Mucuna 40% provides a source of L-DOPA from the extract of a legume called mucuna pruriens, and provides an effective method to increase catecholamine (dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine) support in the system. (more…)
CysReplete is a formula that it often used in the course of amino acid therapy. It’s a very simple formula (it contains only L-cysteine, selenium and folate) with a very important purpose: to keep enough sulfur in the system and provide methyl-donors. These functions are fundamental to addressing the root causes of neurotransmitter dysfunction and to promote the proper production of neurotransmitters. (more…)
The use of amino acid therapy in the management of disorders associated with neurotransmitter dysfunction is remarkably devoid of side effects. Occasionally, people experience nausea or GI upset from improper timing of CysReplete, from severe neurotransmitter depletion or from carbohydrate intolerance. However, there is one very group of reactions that deserves some attention – a group that is called ‘paradoxical reactions’. (more…)
There is probably no other area that has people more confused in regards to amino acid therapy than the testing used to determine a person’s unique amino acid needs. There are many tests out there claiming to test your “neurotransmitter levels” via a urine or blood test. We have run samples with many of these labs. We have found that almost all of them are inaccurate and/or are misleading with their interpretation of the test results. (more…)
