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1
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Name three excitatory neurotransmitters (chemical messengers to the brain.)

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  1. epinephrin(EPI) 2. dopamine 3. norepinephrin(NE)
2
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Which 2 excitatory neurotransmitters come from the adrenals?

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Epinephrin and norepinephrin

3
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Name two inhibitory neurotransmitters.

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Serotonin and GABA

4
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Name 3 common patterns of imbalance in EPI and NE.

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  1. High EPI/High NE (wired) 2.Low EPI/ High NE (chronic stress w adrenal fatigue. 3. Low EPI/Low NE (chronic stress with adrenal exaustion) Burnout.
5
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If serotonin is low what are S/S?

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tearful, depressed, physical discomfort, sleep disturbance

6
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If dopamine is low, what are S/S?

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apathetic depression, low libido, irritable, difficulty loosing weight

7
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If GABA is low what are S/S?

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Anxious, on edge, irritable.

8
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What are 6 Nutritional supplements for neurotransmitter health?

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  1. Omega 3 oils. 2. b complex vitamins 3. 5HTP 4. Magnesium 5. SAMe 6. Theanine
9
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What are 2 cautions with SAMe use?

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It can cause Mania. it can raise homocystine levels.

10
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Name 3 herbs and one food that help produce neurotransmitters.

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  1. St. Johns Wort. 2. Kava Kava 3. Holy Basil and Fava beans