How NeuroReplete Works

Amino acid therapy involves supplying the body the necessary building blocks it needs to achieve the proper balance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Each person requires their own specific blend of amino acids to achieve optimal neurotransmitter function. However, the process of determining the exact blend of amino acids that any given person needs has to start with that person taking a balanced amount of amino acids. One of the formulas we use for that purpose is called NeuroReplete.

NeuroReplete contains 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and L-tyrosine in a 1:10 ratio. 5-HTP and L-tyrosine are the building blocks for serotonin and the catecholamines respectively:

Picture from Marty Hinz, MD.

In addition, NeuroReplete contains the cofactors necessary to efficiently convert these amino acids into their respective neurotransmitters. These cofactors include vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate and calcium. Imagine having to take precise amounts of all these different amino acids and cofactors; your life would soon be over-run by bottles of pills. By supplying the body both the amino acids and cofactors that the body needs to make the necessary neurotransmitters, NeuroReplete can make dosing and compliance much easier.

8 Comments

Joni Schwarting on April 24, 2014 at 4:58 pm

My brother is withdrawing from a crack addiction and struggling. I know it effects the transmitters in the brain. It looks like the therapy might help him with withdrawal. Could you tell me pricing for what he might need and does any insurance cover any of this?

aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:20 pm

Hi Joni,

Thanks for contacting us. We have used amino acid therapy in many cases of addiction/withdrawal, so it would definitely be worth a try. Insurance does not cover the use of amino acid therapy; monthly costs will likely range from $200-350 for supplementation, depending on his needs and the length of time he would need to use the products (likely at least 6-9 months). In addition, it is likely that he’ll need 2-6 urine tests to optimize his neurotransmitter function. These tests can range in price from $140-$280 depending on the test and provider. Hope this helps!!

Dr. Chad

mary.mueller on August 21, 2014 at 2:31 am

I’ve taken this product in the past. prescribed by a chiropractor.
I still have some, the bottle does NOT give an expiration date. Is it OK to take them again ?

aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:18 pm

Hi Mary,

Thanks for the comment; all products from CHK Nutrition should have an expiration date. Like any supplements, their efficacy will decrease with time. I would say if the product is over a year old, I would throw them out and purchase a new bottle.

Hope that helps!

Dr. Chad

Carrie Pung on April 21, 2015 at 1:06 am

I am curious if amino acid therapy can help with schizophrenia/bipolar disorder?

aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:15 pm

Hi Carrie,

Thanks for the comment; amino acid therapy may be helpful with both schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder, although you’ll want to be sure and work with a health care professional that has a great deal of experience with using amino acid therapy with these disorders, as optimizing neurotransmitter function can be challenging in these cases. I would suggest starting by contacting NeuroResearch to see if there is a provider near you with experience working with these disorders: http://www.neurosupport.com; if there is not a provider near you, please contact us and we’ll see what we can do.

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Dr. Chad

Dean on September 5, 2015 at 6:36 am

I’m currently suffering chronic dibilitating fatigue, weight gain, inability to feel pleasure, can’t deal with any sort of stess, my brain just wants to go to sleep all the time. I’ve been prescribed Zoloft, Wellbutrin, adderall, etc., and nothing works. It all started happening after I quit smoking cigarettes. Dopamine levels seemed to have taken a dump and even while smoking a pack a day, I have very low blood pressure and quitting cigarettes made it lower. I just constantly want to go to sleep now. This is the second episode of “depersonalization” or severe debilitation “brain fog” I’ve gone through. Both times my doctors say “here’s an antidepressant, good luck” and I swear I don’t get better, I just adjust. I haven’t had an adrenaline rush in years now and I’m only 20 years old. I know from experience, I’m just severely lacking dopamine. So I’m wondering instead of creating yet another addiction, would this be something worth trying?

aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:09 pm

Hi Dean,

Thanks for contacting us. Amino acid therapy would definitely be worth a try in your circumstance. I would suggest starting by contacting NeuroReaserch to see if there is a provider near you: http://www.neurosupport.com; if not, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Sincerely,

Dr. Chad

Joni Schwarting on April 24, 2014 at 4:58 pm

My brother is withdrawing from a crack addiction and struggling. I know it effects the transmitters in the brain. It looks like the therapy might help him with withdrawal. Could you tell me pricing for what he might need and does any insurance cover any of this?
- aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:20 pm
  
  Hi Joni,
  
  Thanks for contacting us. We have used amino acid therapy in many cases of addiction/withdrawal, so it would definitely be worth a try. Insurance does not cover the use of amino acid therapy; monthly costs will likely range from $200-350 for supplementation, depending on his needs and the length of time he would need to use the products (likely at least 6-9 months). In addition, it is likely that he’ll need 2-6 urine tests to optimize his neurotransmitter function. These tests can range in price from $140-$280 depending on the test and provider. Hope this helps!!
  
  Dr. Chad
mary.mueller on August 21, 2014 at 2:31 am

I’ve taken this product in the past. prescribed by a chiropractor.
I still have some, the bottle does NOT give an expiration date. Is it OK to take them again ?
- aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:18 pm
  
  Hi Mary,
  
  Thanks for the comment; all products from CHK Nutrition should have an expiration date. Like any supplements, their efficacy will decrease with time. I would say if the product is over a year old, I would throw them out and purchase a new bottle.
  
  Hope that helps!
  
  Dr. Chad
Carrie Pung on April 21, 2015 at 1:06 am

I am curious if amino acid therapy can help with schizophrenia/bipolar disorder?
- aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:15 pm
  
  Hi Carrie,
  
  Thanks for the comment; amino acid therapy may be helpful with both schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder, although you’ll want to be sure and work with a health care professional that has a great deal of experience with using amino acid therapy with these disorders, as optimizing neurotransmitter function can be challenging in these cases. I would suggest starting by contacting NeuroResearch to see if there is a provider near you with experience working with these disorders: http://www.neurosupport.com; if there is not a provider near you, please contact us and we’ll see what we can do.
  
  Good luck!
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Dr. Chad
Dean on September 5, 2015 at 6:36 am

I’m currently suffering chronic dibilitating fatigue, weight gain, inability to feel pleasure, can’t deal with any sort of stess, my brain just wants to go to sleep all the time. I’ve been prescribed Zoloft, Wellbutrin, adderall, etc., and nothing works. It all started happening after I quit smoking cigarettes. Dopamine levels seemed to have taken a dump and even while smoking a pack a day, I have very low blood pressure and quitting cigarettes made it lower. I just constantly want to go to sleep now. This is the second episode of “depersonalization” or severe debilitation “brain fog” I’ve gone through. Both times my doctors say “here’s an antidepressant, good luck” and I swear I don’t get better, I just adjust. I haven’t had an adrenaline rush in years now and I’m only 20 years old. I know from experience, I’m just severely lacking dopamine. So I’m wondering instead of creating yet another addiction, would this be something worth trying?
- aatadmin on March 29, 2017 at 2:09 pm
  
  Hi Dean,
  
  Thanks for contacting us. Amino acid therapy would definitely be worth a try in your circumstance. I would suggest starting by contacting NeuroReaserch to see if there is a provider near you: http://www.neurosupport.com; if not, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Dr. Chad

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