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The feel-good neurotransmitters, their primary functions and how to enhance them.

Neuro Transmitter	Primary Functions	Deficiencies Result In	Supplements Required	Foods In Which Found
Serotonin	Emotional stability . . . Serotonin is the calming neurotransmitter important to the maintenance of good mood. It promotes contentment and is responsible for normal sleep. In addition to the central nervous system, serotonin is also found in the walls of the intestine (the enteric nervous system) and in platelet cells that promote blood clotting.	Serotonin plays an important role in regulating memory, learning, and blood pressure, as well as appetite and body temperature. Low serotonin levels produce insomnia and depression, aggressive behavior, increased sensitivity to pain, and is associated with obsessive-compulsive Eating disorders. Lack of rational emotion; feelings of irritability; sudden unexplained tears; sleep problems.	5-HTP Calcium Magnesium Chromium Vitamin A.	Turkey Ham Milk Cheese Carbohydrates Good food sources of tryptophan include brown rice, cottage cheese, meat, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
GABA	Staying Calm	Free floating anxiety; fearful, insecure feelings; feelings that things are closing in around you; unexplained panic.	GABA L-Glutamine Vitamin B6	Fish (especially mackerel) Wheat Bran
Acetylcholine	Acetylcholine is the primary chemical carrier of thought and memory. This Focus Memory Feelings of pleasure Muscle contraction	Unlike other key neurotransmitters, acetylcholine is not made from amino acids. Its primary building block is choline, which doesn't have to compete for entry into your brain. Therefore, the more choline you consume, the more acetylcholine you can produce. Mental and physical fatigue Inattention ADD ADHD Mental fatigue Loose skin Brown spots on brain	DMAE Vitamin C and B5 are needed for your brain to synthesize acetylcholine, in the presence of choline acetyltransferase, a key brain enzyme.	Fish & algae Wheat Germ Green Leafy Vegetables Egg Yolks
Dopamine	Pleasure, Reward Good Feelings Towards Others. Sexual arousal Penile erections.	Anhedonia: no pleasure in life; world looks colorless; inability to "love"; no remorse about personal behavior. One of the most vulnerable key neurotransmitters, dopamine levels are depleted by stress or poor sleep. Alcohol, caffeine, and sugar all seem to diminish dopamine activity in the brain. Age-related cognitive decline is associated with dopamine changes in the brain. People whose hands tremble from Parkinson's disease have a diminished ability to synthesize dopamine, which is crucial to fine muscle coordination. Attention deficits are also connected to dopamine.	Vinpocetine St. John's Wort L-Phenylalanine Vitamin B6	Fish and Algae Blackstrap Molasses Dopamine is easily oxidized so eat plenty of fruits and vegetables whose antioxidants help protect dopamine-using neurons from free radical damage. More and more healthcare professionals recommend supplementing with vitamins C and E and other antioxidants.
Norepinephrine	Also called noradrenalin, is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter needed for motivation, alertness, and concentration. Like a hormone, it travels in the bloodstream to arouse brain activity with its adrenalin-like effects. Arousal Energy Drive Excitement	Your brain requires norepinephrine to form new memories and to transfer them to long-term storage. This neurotransmitter also influences your metabolic rate. Add, ADHD Lack of ambition, Lack of drive Lack of energy Depression	L-Phenylalanine Vitamin B6	Both norepinephrine and dopamine are manufactured from the amino acids tyrosine or phenylalanine in the presence of adequate oxygen, vitamins B3, B6, and C, folic acid, iron, and copper. Food sources of tyrosine include almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy products, lima beans, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. Also; Fish and Algae Beef Liver

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