Neurotransmitter Testing
Neurotransmitter production and neuro-receptor sensitivity, are not immune to those factors that affect our health in our respects. They too can be impacted by factors such as genetics, environmental toxins, chemicals, nutritional deficiencies, substance abuse and medication side effects.
Once out of balance, the nervous system tries to adapt and compensate – which, in turn, often leads to neurological or psychological symptoms.
Some of the more common psychological conditions today are known to be accompanied by various patterns of neurotransmitter imbalances. Testing helps clarify these imbalances to allow for more specific treatment and fine tuning medication, micronutrients, and nutritional supplementation.
From ZRT Laboratories:
Common neurotransmitter-related causes of health issues often involve the following scenarios:
Anxiety & Depression
Neurotransmitter imbalances are often associated with anxiety and depression, specifically Glutamate (panic attacks), PEA, Histamine, Serotonin, as well as Epinephrine & Norepinephrine.
Impulsivity
GABA, Dopamine and Serotonin are three chemical messengers commonly linked to disorders like ADD, ADHD & OCD.
Insomnia
Imbalances in Glutamate, Histamine, Dopamine, GABA and Serotonin are often linked to sleep disturbances and insomnia.
Chronic Fatigue
An imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters can lead to persistent fatigue.
PMS or PMDD
Imbalances in Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine and GABA are often involved in cases of PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and severe PMS.