Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that allow communication to occur in the brain. Different neurotransmitters allow and/or produce different functions. We can link various thinking, feeling and behavioral actions and states to various transmitters.
A partial list of neurotransmitters include:
- Dopamine
- Norepinephrine
- Serotonin
- GABA
- Enkephalin
Dopamine
Dopamine Functions in:
- Feelings of pleasure
- Feelings of attachment/love
- Sense of altruism (unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
- Integration of thoughts and feelings
Dopamine Deficiencies result in:
- Anhedonia (lack of pleasure)
- Lack of ability to feel love, sense attachment to another
- Lack of remorse about actions
- Distractibility
Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine Functions in:
- Arousal, energy, drive
- Stimulation
- Fight or Flight
- Norepinephrine Deficiencies result in:
- Lack of energy
- Lack of motivation
- First "state" called depression
Serotonin
Serotonin Functions in:
- Emotional stability
- Reduces aggression
- Sensory input
- Sleep cycle
- Appetite control
Serotonin Deficiencies result in:
- Irritability
- Irrational emotions
- Sudden unexplained tears
- OCD
- Sleep disturbances
GABA
GABA Functions in:
- Control of anxiety
- Helps control arousal
- Controls convulsions
- Keeps brain activity "balanced"
GABA Deficiencies result in:
- "Free-floating" anxiety
- Racing thoughts
- Rapid heart
- Inability to "fall asleep"
- Constant "fight or flight"
- Panic
Enkephalin
Enkephalin Functions in:
- Internal calm
- Sense of well being
- Feelings of euphoria
- Self-concept
- Pain management
Enkephalin Deficiencies result in:
- Internal turmoil
- Lack of "completeness"
- Sense of inadequacy
- Poor pain control
Balanced Nutrition To Support
Neurotransmitter Replenishment
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