by aatadmin | Jan 19, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy
When someone presents with symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance – symptoms including depression, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome and/or Parkinson’s disease – the main system that is affected is the serotonin-catecholamine system (catecholamines include dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine). Peer-reviewed literature documents that serotonin and the catecholamines exist in one of two states: (1) the endogenous state, which is found when no supplemental amino acids are taken or (2) the competitive inhibition state, which is found when significant amounts of serotonin and/or dopamine precursors are being taken. (more…)
by aatadmin | Dec 8, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy
NeuroReplete is often used as part of amino acid therapy to help address the underlying neurotransmitter imbalance(s) involved in a number of conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, cravings and increased appetite, addiction, restless leg syndrome and Parkinson’s disease. NeuroReplete contains the amino acids and cofactors necessary to improve the level and function of serotonin and the catecholamines, which include dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. (more…)
by aatadmin | Oct 27, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy
Achieving proper neurotransmitter function using amino acid therapy is about pushing the right buttons. Nowhere is this more important (or confusing) than when a person is suffering from multiple conditions related to neurotransmitter imbalance. (more…)
by aatadmin | Feb 5, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitters
We work with a lot of people that experience symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalances, including migraines, depression, anxiety, insomnia, addiction, OCD, ADD/ADHD, cravings, trichotillomania, restless leg syndrome and Parkinson’s disease; before finding us, some of these people experiment with taking various amounts of different amino acids, including 5-HTP, L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine, DL-phenylalanine, gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine. Some people see a benefit with these experimental doses, but most experience no or negative effects, especially if they take only one amino acid, such as L-tryptophan or 5-HTP. In addition, it is likely that all of these people will cause further imbalance over time, as it is nearly impossible to determine the exact right dosing of amino acids that each person needs without proper testing and guidance. (more…)
by aatadmin | Jan 12, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy
Amino acid therapy is used to optimize neurotransmitter function so a person can eliminate signs and symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance, including depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, compulsive and/or addictive behaviors, cravings for sweets, increased or insatiable hunger, increased pain (like in fibromyalgia), chronic fatigue, the urge to pull and pick (as in trichotillomania), migraines, poor memory, inability to focus or concentrate (including ADD/ADHD), weight gain/inability to lose weight, restless legs, Parkinson’s disease and many gastrointestinal imbalances (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). (more…)
When someone presents with symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance – symptoms including depression, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome and/or Parkinson’s disease – the main system that is affected is the serotonin-catecholamine system (catecholamines include dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine). Peer-reviewed literature documents that serotonin and the catecholamines exist in one of two states: (1) the endogenous state, which is found when no supplemental amino acids are taken or (2) the competitive inhibition state, which is found when significant amounts of serotonin and/or dopamine precursors are being taken. (more…)
