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Nutritional Strategies for Mood & Cognition
In this section you will find information important to mood and cognition from a traditional as well as a Functional Medicine perspective. Throughout these topics you will gain a better knowledge on how better address your needs. You will also have a better idea on how to apply supplements to help with you medical conditions. In the near future we will be adding a supplement suggestion section as well as a very beneficial section highlighting a self assessment guide to aid you on making the best choices. There is a Ph.D. nutritional consultation specialist available by phone or online to help answer your questions, and the doctors are available for office evaluation and testing as well.
Addressing Neurological Health Concerns
An estimated 1 in 4 Americans have mental health concerns. Neurotransmitter modulation is the primary goal to address neurological health with many conventional products - which are not without adverse effects. In collaboration with a renowned neurologist, Metagenics has developed a natural, clinically successful family of neurological health products designed nutritionally support brain function to influence neurotransmitter dynamics associated with specific cognitive and emotional states.
Your Guide to Specialized Neurological Support
In this clinical guide, you’ll find product descriptions, recommendations, and a quick reference tool explaining how to support various aspects of neurological health:
- Neuroprotection
- Forgetfulness
- Distracted Mind
- Nervousness
- Negative mood
- Occasional sleeplessness
Metagenics’ commitment to excellence
Metagenics is dedicated to providing science-based, premium quality nutraceuticals, botanicals, and medical foods that represent the forefront of natural health science. This commitment is reflected in our use of cutting-edge genetic, cellular, and clinical testing procedures and NNFA, NSF, and TGA GMP-certified facilities. This Triple Check Program ensures quality at every phase of manufacturing.
The Interplay of Neurotransmitters & Mental Status
The body is the theater for emotional and cognitive states. Whether mood or mental issues express themselves through behavior or physical functioning-neurotransmitters are one group of characters at play. 
Memory and cognitive processes are heavily dependent on acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter known to decline with age.
Attention, learning, and mental focus required adequate stimulation with excitatory neurotransmitters, particularly dopamine, and balanced levels of norepinephrine.
Sense of tranquility is influenced by the calming effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Feelings of nervousness are influenced by glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter.
Perception is influenced by a healthy neuronal environment, particularly by the balance between GABA and glutamate.
Mood, stressful feelings, and a sense of well-being are influenced by the level of brain cortical-a neurohormone that can become elevated during times of stress, which may impact serotonin.
Feeling happy, content, and relaxed is related to the level of serotonin, which is a common target for modulation in conventional approaches.
Sleep and wake cycles are dependent on melatonin status - a hormone derived from serotonin and produced in the pineal gland.
Metagenics neurological family of products help balance neurotransmitters to support healthy mood and cognition.
For additional information please consider scheduling an appointment or consultation.
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