Laboratory Data

Epinephrine

Definition: Epinephrine, also know as adrenaline, is an excitatory neurotransmitter and essential for the body metabolizing fat, regulating attentiveness and mental focus.

 

Norepinephrine

Definition: Norepinephrine is an excitatory neurotransmitter that is important for attention and focus.

 

Dopamine

Definition: Dopamine is an excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter. The function of dopamine is diverse but plays a large role in the pleasure/reward pathway (addiction and thrills), memory, and motor control. It also plays a significant role in the cardiovascular, renal, hormonal, and central nervous systems.

 

Serotonin

Definition: Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that acts to balance low mood, compulsions and anxiousness.

 

Glycine

Definition: Glycine is a inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brainstem and spinal cord. It is necessary for regulating balanced neurotransmission throughout the body.

 

GABA

Definition: GABA is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the brain. GABA's main function is to prevent overstimulation.

 

Glutamate

Definition: Glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain which is necessary for memory and learning.

 

PEA

Definition: PEA (Beta-phenylethylamine) is an excitatory neurotransmitter known as the "love neurotransmitter" as it promotes energy and elevates mood.