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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath
I am sure that you’ve heard of neurotransmitters but this is a likelihood that this are some missing pieces to understanding these in a simple yet productive manner. To understand neurotransmitters let’s first understand neurons. Neurons are actually the most significant players in the brain and they are cells that utilize electrical charges to transmit information and they are the worker bees of the nervous system. Neurons are composed of the soma, dendrites and an axon. To understand this simply:
- The soma is the hub of the neuron and this contains the nucleus which is the control center
- Dendrites are extensions of the neuron that are similar to branches of a tree that receives input from other neurons
- The axon is the projection that sends signals to other neurons or cells
- Serotonin is your happy neurotransmitter that is commonly associated with feeling calm or relaxed even though it is an excitatory neurotransmitter.
- Dopamine is the pleasure and reward neurotransmitter which is produced on large amounts when you fall in love or first engage in some type of addictive behavior such as smoking, amphetamine use or gambling. This is also an excitatory neurotransmitter.
- Another excitatory neurotransmitter is acetylcholine, which is your learning and memory neurotransmitter.
- The inhibibtory neurotransmitter is GABA or gamma-amminobutyric acid, which is known as the anti-anxiety neurotransmitter.
- Poor blood flow to the brain
- Poor blood flow leading to poor oxygen and nutrition levels to the brain
- Poor blood sugar stability
- Too close or far of potentials
- Poor adrenal function
- Chronic high levels of stress
- Chronic inflammation
- Food sensitivity
- Lack of brain stimulation
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