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Neurotransmitter Functions and Supplementation

Neuro Transmitter: Functions In: Deficiencies Result In: Supplement Required:

Serotonin
Neurotransmitter Synthesized in CNS, chromaffin cells of the gut, enteric cells

Emotional Stability, mood, anxiety, arousal, aggression, and thinking ability Lack of rational emotion
Feelings of irritability
Sudden unexplained tears
Sleep problems

Vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B6 (pyridoxine) as well as vitamin D, folic acid and selenium. Calcium, and Magnesium are also needed.

GABA NeurotransmitterSynthesized in CNS

Staying Calm Free
floating anxiety
Feelings that things are closing in around you
Unexplained panic

Vitamin B6
Glutamate

Enkephalins/
Neuropeptides Psychological Pain Relief Feelings of incompleteness

Lack of fulfillment
Feelings of inferiority
Feelings of inadequacy
Never feels "equal"
Fearful, unsecure feelings

d-phenylalanine
Vitamin B6
Folic Acid

Dopamine
Neurotransmitter Synthesized in CNS,

Pleasure, Reward, Good feelings toward others, maternal/paternal love Anhedonia - No pleasure
World looks colorless
Inability to "love"
No remorse about personal behavior

1-phenylalanine
Vitamin B6

Norepinephrine
Neurotransmitter Synthesized in CNS,

sympathetic nerves Arousal, Energy, Drive Lack of ambition
Lack of all drive
Depression

1-phenylalanine
Vitamin B6

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http://www.incrediblehorizons.com/Balance1devel%20page.htm
What I posted above shows it better in the link..scroll to the bottom half