Your mood is controlled by brain chemistry. Learn how serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and glutamate affect depression, anxiety, and motivation—and how to test and optimize your neurotransmitter balance.
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Key Topics That Will Be Covered:
- The 4 primary neurotransmitters that control your mood
- How to test neurotransmitter levels (urinary organic acids testing)
- Targeted supplementation for serotonin, dopamine, and GABA support
- Nutrition strategies to optimize neurotransmitter production
- Timeline for mood improvement and neurochemical balance
Understanding Brain Chemistry
Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders aren't character flaws—they're neurochemical imbalances. When key neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and glutamate fall out of balance, your mood, motivation, and mental clarity suffer.
The standard medical approach prescribes antidepressants without testing neurotransmitter function. Functional medicine takes a different approach: test first, then address the root causes of neurochemical imbalance through targeted nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle interventions.
What This Article Will Cover
In the complete version of this article, you'll learn:
- How each neurotransmitter affects mood, energy, and motivation
- The functional tests that reveal neurotransmitter imbalances
- Evidence-based protocols for restoring neurochemical balance
- The gut-brain connection and its impact on neurotransmitter production
- Recovery timelines and what to expect during treatment
