Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, known for its energizing effects and rich aroma. While it has been long celebrated for its ability to wake us up and enhance our productivity, emerging research suggests that coffee may also have positive effects on mental health. In this post, we will explore the…
There’s an intricate relationship between hormones and mental health. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by various glands in the body, and they play a crucial role in regulating physiological processes. Imbalances or dysregulation of hormones can significantly influence mental health and contribute to the development of mental illnesses. In this post, I will explain the…
L-tyrosine increases catecholamine levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. This supplement is an effective treatment at boosting mental performance, and uplifting your mood. L-tyrosine can increase working memory, focus, concentration and executive functions in the prefrontal cortex with those suffering from ADHD. Taking 500mg – 2grams daily can have calming effects for the mind and…
This is an exciting post about the nootropic supplement methylene blue and the powers it can have for certain neurodegenerative diseases. It inhibits monoamine oxidase and acetylcholinesterase activity in the brain. This increases levels of catecholamines and acetylcholine, two important neurotransmitters. Methylene blue also boosts the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine affecting anxiety, depression as well as memory and mood. You can read another post on neurotransmitters…
Autism is a mental health condition that is also known as Asperger’s Disease. Many gifted and talented children and adults may suffer from autism. They may have impairments with social interactions and may seem different to the common person who knows nothing about Autism. Individuals with autism may also deal with racing thoughts and suffer…
Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that affects one’s mood. It is involved in feeling positive and happy. This neurotransmitter is what modern medicine has built its foundation on to help people with depression and anxiety disorders. Studies have reported that too little serotonin in the brain is what causes people to have feelings of social…
L-theanine is found in green tea leaves and has amazing healing properties. It is a natural amino acid that crosses the blood-brain barrier easily. There have been human and animal studies done on this amino acid and its benefits for mental illnesses and related mental health conditions. First, l-theanine is calming by increasing the neurotransmitters…
This post is about methyl folate and how it can drive some people crazy. It can literally strip you of crucial DNA. It is possible that it strips DNA at the cellular level while also donating it, according to research done on the Walsh approach. On the other hand, following a functional medicine approach, methyl…
Although all amino acids are important for mental health and are the building blocks for neurotransmitters to synthesize, we will explore the most common amino acids that are associated with proper mental functioning here. Amino Acids: L-Tryptophan L-tryptophan is one of the essential amino acids that is found in protein foods. It is also available…