Neurotransmitters are the chemicals in the brain that allow brain cells to communicate with one another. Too much neurotransmission can cause nervousness, irritability, insomnia and in some cases mania and psychosis. After briefly discussing a simplified version of how neurotransmitters work, I'll comment on serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine and what symptoms they are associated with. I'll focus on overmethylation - one example of how this excessive firing of nerve cells can happen.
In the next episode, I'll discuss genetic variants involving COMT and MAOA and other situations in which neurotransmitter activity can be increased. For each, I'll talk about symptoms, how these can be differentiated, testing and treatment.
Episodes mentioned:
Nutrient Based Psychiatry - Dr. William Walsh - His Story & Discoveries - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mb5LggAMrub
Methylation and Brain Health (With a Focus on Undermethylation) - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/t5ekklAMrub
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Too Much Neurotransmitter Activity - Part 1 of 2 (First Example - Overmethylation)