How to Increase Neurotransmitters in the Brain

by aatadmin | Apr 7, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters control most of the body’s functions in one way or another and neurotransmitter imbalances have been linked to hundreds of different disorders and symptoms. Although many medications attempt can shuffle neurotransmitters around (like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)) or try and mimic the action of specific neurotransmitters (like sleep medications and triptans for migraines), the only way to actually increase the total amount of neurotransmitters in the brain is through the use of amino acid therapy.

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Safe Alternatives to Antidepressants

by aatadmin | Mar 15, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitters

Alternative Therapy for Addiction

by aatadmin | Mar 1, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitters

Drug and alcohol addiction are complex diseases that fundamentally alter how the brain functions.

These changes foster compulsive drug and/or alcohol abuse, making quitting extremely difficult, even for those who are ready to do so.

However, neuroscience has uncovered how addiction works. This has allowed us to develop an alternative therapy for addiction that uses amino acids in recovery.

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Excitatory Neurotransmitters and Their Importance

by aatadmin | Feb 16, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that help relay information throughout the body. Most neurotransmitters are classified as one of two types – inhibitory or excitatory. Inhibitory neurotransmitters slow down the flow of information by calming and reducing the activity of neurons; you can think of these neurotransmitters as helping to “put on the brakes” when neurons are firing. Excitatory neurotransmitters generally increase the flow of information by causing more neurons to fire; they are like the “gas pedal” that keeps us engaged and focused. Since every neurotransmitter works within a system, it is the balance between the inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters that is important in regards to how your body functions.

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What is Neurotransmitter Restoration Therapy?

by aatadmin | Feb 2, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter Restoration Therapy – or Amino Acid Therapy as we call it – involves providing the body the nutrients it needs to restore optimal neurotransmitter function. This typically involves some combination of amino acids to optimize the function of the serotonin:catecholamine (i.e., dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine) system, as research has shown that this is usually the primary neurotransmitter system involved with most disorders related to neurotransmitter dysfunction.
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