Causes of Neurotransmitter Imbalances

Most of the disease-like RND symptoms associated with many disorders result from imbalances in neurotransmitter levels or improper neurotransmitter function. Neurotransmitters control the flow of information (called ‘nerve impulses’) inside the nervous system. Imbalances in neurotransmitter levels occur for many reasons and set the stage for disease-like RND symptoms.

What causes these imbalances?

There are a number of factors that can cause neurotransmitter imbalances in any given person; often times, several factors will affect one person. They include:

Genetics Stress Toxic burden
Head or neck trauma Nutritional deficiency Digestive imbalances
Sleep disturbances Alcohol use Chronic pain
Food hypersensitivities Illicit drug use
Medication use, including antidepressants, anti-anxiety, sleep and migraine medications

8 Comments

  1. Donna Long

    Very interested.

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    • aatadmin

      Hi Donna – thanks for contacting us; we are not currently accepting new clients, but you can contact NeuroResearch to see if they can find a provider for you: http://www.neurosupport.com. If not, contact us and we’ll get you on our waiting list.

      Good luck –

      Dr. Chad

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  2. Norma Fogarty

    please I need more info on this I believe that my transmitters have been damaged from clonazepam and I am suffering badly.
    Please and Thanks,

    Norma Fogarty

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    • aatadmin

      Hi Norma,

      Thanks for contacting us; in addition to finding out more on the http://www.amino-acid-therapy.com site, I suggest googling the following phrase: “neurotransmitter dysfunction caused by benzodiazepines” to find out more information –

      Hope that helps!

      Sincerely,

      Dr. Chad

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  3. Lashay Newton

    Very interested for my daughter, who is suffering from trich…Are you taking new clients?

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    • aatadmin

      Hi Lashay – thanks for contacting us; we are currently accepting new clients; please contact us here to schedule an initial consultation: http://naturalpathhealthcenter.com/contact-us/

      I look forward to speaking –

      Sincerely,

      Dr Chad

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  4. Kim

    Hello Dr chad. Is it ok to take a sumatriptan While taking neuroreplete since neuroreplete has 5htp in it?

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    • aatadmin

      Great question Kim – while it is possible to take NeuroReplete if someone is using sumatriptan, the need for sumatriptan probably indicates that the person’s neurotransmitter function is suboptimal and adjustments are needed. I would suggest working with your provider to optimize your amino acid dosing.

      Sincerely,

      Dr Chad

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