by aatadmin | Aug 6, 2012 | Featured AAT
Brain chemicals called neurotransmitters control many of your bodily functions, including mood, focus, concentration, memory, body temperature, appetite, cravings, sleep, behavior, pain tolerance, hormone balance and many others. Imbalances in neurotransmitter levels are often the root cause of many disorders associated with these functions.
Amino acid therapy entails providing the body the correct balance of amino acids and cofactors needed to establish proper neurotransmitter function. Each person requires a unique blend of amino acids to establish proper functioning, but once this level is achieved, most or all of the symptoms associated with that imbalance disappear.
by aatadmin | Aug 6, 2012 | Featured AAT
Amino acid therapy works because it addresses the root cause of neurotransmitter imbalance. Many medications are used to try and resolve symptoms related to neurotransmitter imbalance, but they often make the underlying problem worse over time. Neurotransmitter dysfunction is not due to a drug deficiency; it is due to a nutritional deficit and/or increased nutritional need. Therefore, amino acid therapy is the only way to correct these underlying imbalances.
By addressing the underlying problem, amino acid therapy can provide a lasting solution to disorders associated with neurotransmitter imbalances. For many people, amino acid therapy is the key to unlock their true potential and to rid themselves of symptoms that have been holding them back their entire lives.
by aatadmin | Aug 6, 2012 | Featured AAT
Amino acid therapy is incredibly safe and has no long term side effects. Marty Hinz, MD, who has looked at over 1,000,000 patient days of treatment data using amino acid therapy states that “amino acid precursors are safe when used with all drugs, including MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors.” The most common short term side effects associated with amino acid therapy are dry mouth (2.1%) and nausea (0.6%).
Amino acid therapy is often used in conjunction with prescription medications. If these medications work with neurotransmitters, simultaneous administration of amino acid therapy will help the drugs work better. However, as the body’s neurotransmitter function improves, the side effects of the medications can also become more pronounced. This is a signal that the body may no longer need the medication. The solution in this case is to consult with your prescribing physician to help reduce the unwanted side effects by reducing or eliminating the medication to allow the body to restore proper neurotransmitter function naturally.
