Amino Acids and the Brain

Amino acids can help restore neurotransmitter balance in the brain. After carefully studying the positive effects of amino acids, I have chosen to work with the company NeuroResearch. Established in 1997, they are the only amino acid-neurotransmitter testing research project and company run by licensed MDs. Most psychotropic medications work by blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters in the brain. They do not add any new ones, and often stop working because of a gradual depletion of neurotransmitters. By supplementing with amino acids such as 5-HTP and tyrosine, the body is able to manufacture more master neurotransmitters (serotonin and dopamine), thereby increasing the effectiveness of prescribed medications. In some cases, the amino acid supplements work so well that medications are no longer needed. It seems natural for me to add this biological component to my practice as it complements all the work I do with neurofeedback and biofeedback. NeuroResearch states that they achieve 100% relief of depression and over 95% reduction of symptoms of ADHD by taking dosages as recommended. In addition, they have found that low levels of neurotransmitters in the body are associated with anxiety, obesity, migraine headaches, insomnia, menopausal symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder, aggression, and chronic pain. Taking proper amounts of amino acids have been shown to alleviate many of these conditions.