Neurotransmitters' Role in Health

Get Back in Balance…

Understanding Your Test Results:
A Patient’s Guide to Understanding the Neuroscience Lab Report

Neurotransmitters are the chemical part of your body’s communication system. The brain uses neurotransmitters to tell your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe, and your stomach to digest. Sometimes these chemicals get out of balance as a result of stress, diet, hereditary or environmental factors. The imbalances can lead to feelings of sadness, nervousness or tiredness. They also can make it hard for you to sleep, concentrate or lose weight.

The good news is that neurotransmitter imbalances can be corrected using an all natural, non-prescription program developed by NeuroScience, Inc., the leader in neurotransmitter research and therapies.

This broc+hure describes some of the roles of major neurotransmitters in your body and will help you understand your NeuroScience test results. Please keep in mind that the neurotransmitter test is not diagnostic for any particular disease. For example, low serotonin levels do not mean you are depressed. Consult with Dr. Holec regarding any concerns you have.

A Guide to Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are divided into two basic categories: excitatory and inhibitory. Those that stimulate the brain and body are excitatory. Those that calm the brain and body are called inhibitory. Just as your levels of individual neurotransmitters are important in maintaining optimum health, so is the proper balance between your excitatory and inhibitory systems.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. High levels of excitatory neurotransmitters can trigger an increase in GABA levels. GABA often is high in patients experiencing sleeping problems, nervousness, hyperactivity, and seizure disorders.

Glycine like GABA, increases in response to high excitatory neurotransmitter activity and helps dampen the effects of elevated excitatory neurotransmitters. Glycine can be high in patients experiencing anxiousness, depression or stress-related disorders.

Taurine is an inhibitory amino acid that increases GABA function. Taurine is important in preventing the harmful effects of excess glutamate as well as maintaining fluid balance. Optimal taurine levels are important for proper heart function, healthy sleep and promoting calmness.

Agmatine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that blocks the potentially harmful effects of excessive glutamate. Low agmatine levels have been observed in patients experiencing anxiousness, depression and stress.

Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter made from tryptophan and/or 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Serotonin is important in keeping the body’s inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters in balance. It also prevents over-stimulation due to high excitatory neurotransmitter activity. Low serotonin plays a role in many clinical conditions including depression, anxiousness, sleep problems, uncontrolled appetite, migraine headaches, and premenstrual complaints.

Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Aspartic Acid is an excitatory neurotransmitter that is vital for energy and brain function. Low levels have been linked to feelings of tiredness and depression.

Epinephrine, also is known as adrenaline, is an excitatory neurotransmitter that is important for motivation, energy and mental focus. Epinephrine is made for norepinephrine and is released from the adrenal glands. Low levels can result in fatigue, lack of focus, and difficulty losing weight. High levels have been observed in patients experiencing sleeping problems, anxiousness, and ADHD.

Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is an excitatory neurotransmitter that the body makes from dopamine. High levels of norepinephrine are linked to feelings of anxiousness, stress, hyperactivity and high blood pressure. Low levels are linked to a lack of energy, focus and motivation.

Dopamine is responsible for feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. It also is involved in muscle control and function. Low dopamine plays a role in Parkinson’s disease as well as addictions and cravings. High dopamine has been observed in patients with poor GI function, autism, and children with attention disorders.

Glutamate is the body’s primary excitatory neurotransmitter. It is necessary for learning and memory. Excessive amounts of glutamate are associated with patients experiencing anxiousness, depression, Huntington’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Low levels can lead to tiredness and poor brain activity.

PEA is an excitatory neurotransmitter made from phenylalanine. It is important for focus and concentration. High PEA is observed in individuals experiencing “mind racing”, sleep problems, anxiousness, and schizophrenia. Low PEA is associated with difficulty in paying attention or thinking clearly, and with depression.

Histamine is an excitatory neurotransmitter made from histidine. Histamine helps control the sleep-wake cycle and promotes the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine. High levels are associated with allergic responses and sleep problems, whereas low levels are associated with feeling tired.

Glutamine is an amino acid that is made into GABA and glutamate. Optimal glutamine levels are also important for intestinal function. High glutamine levels are thought to be a signal for an inhibitory or excitatory imbalance in the neurotransmitter system.

How Neurotransmitter Therapy Works

NeuroScience, Inc., a leader in neurotransmitter research and therapy, has pioneered a simple urine test to measure neurotransmitter levels in your body. If an imbalance is detected, the technical staff at NeuroScience, Inc. provides Dr. Holec with a Targeted Amino Acid Therapy protocal to correct the imbalances.

NeuroScience therapies are all natural, non-prescription and highly successful in helping individuals with a range of clinical concerns. They combine specific amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that adjust your body’s production of specific neurotransmitters. They can be used alone or in tandem with traditional medications and are recommended by healthcare providers around the globe.

The NeuroScience lab report compares your neurotransmitter levels against optimal ranges. The results are used to formulate a Targeted Amino Acid Therapy protocal designed to bring your levels back into balance.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH

If you are struggling with a health concern, ask Dr. Holec to do a simple urinary lab test to measure your neurotransmitter levels.

If they are out of balance, ask about NeuroScience’s Targeted Amino Acid Therapy program - a natural, non-prescription approach to restoring neurotransmitter balance and reclaiming health.

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