Listed below are educational resources to assist you in learning about neurotransmitters and amino acids that support their natural replenishment:
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a precursor to serotonin. And serotonin can further convert to melatonin. A simple diagram that shows the synthesis of serotonin:
5-HTP--->converts to--->Serotonin---converts to--->Melatonin
Independent Supportive Research:
Indiana State University
The University of Toledo
Phenylalanine and tyrosine are precursors to the body's three "fight or flight" hormones, dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine. A simple diagram that shows the synthesis of dopamine:
Phenylalanine---converts to--->Tyrosine---converts to--->DOPA---converts to--->Dopamine
Independent Supportive Research:
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Indiana State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Phenylalanine and tyrosine are precursors to norepinephrine and epinephrine. A simple diagram that shows the synthesis of norepinephrine and epinephrine:
Phenylalanine---converts to--->Tyrosine---converts to--->DOPA---converts to--->Dopamine---converts to--->Norepinephrine---converts to--->Epinephrine
Independent Supportive Research:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University of Miami, School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Nevada
Glutamine is a precursor to GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid). A simple diagram that shows the synthesis of norepinephrine and epinephrine:
Glutamine---converts to--->GABA
Independent Supportive Research:
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Oxford Journals Online
National Library of Medicine
Balanced Nutrition To Support
Neurotransmitter Replenishment
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