Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers in the nervous system that relay signals in the body, much like emails relay information from one person to the next. Due to stress, poor diet or genetic factors, these chemical messengers can become imbalanced over time leading to a variety of symptoms and conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, headaches, migraines, fatigue, weight issues, insomnia, memory problems, and chronic pain. Advances in scientific technology now provide the ability to measure these neurotransmitters to identify what is out of balance. Discovering your neurotransmitter excretion values in urine, provides information on how to support the body using customized diet and nutrient regimens for optimal health.
Neurotransmitters are found in various bodily fluids, including serum, plasma, platelets, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), saliva, and urine. Since urine collection is a non-invasive method of collection, and since urine is the primary method of neurotransmitter elimination, it is the preferred method for measurement. Research has demonstrated a link between central nervous system (CNS) neurotransmitters and peripheral nervous system (PNS) neurotransmitters via crosstalk that provides information for clinical evaluation. This unique method of testing allows clinicians to create customized nutrient protocols based on urinary excretion values. The neurotransmitters that are produced in the brain and CNS require the same amino acid precursors and enzymes for synthesis as they do in the PNS and body. Based on this connection, urinary neurotransmitters give us a reflection of neurotransmitter imbalances that can result in symptoms and conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, headaches, migraines, fatigue, weight issues, insomnia, memory problems, and chronic pain.
Ok, But What Does All of That Mean?
Basically, you don't need an anxiety test to tell you if you're anxious...you know you're anxious. You just need to understand WHY you're anxious. The answer may be related to chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters, that communicate messages between cells. These guys are the information super-highway responsible for just about everything from basic metabolic processes to...you guessed it - anxiety. But, anxiety isn't the only indicator of chemical imbalances. Other symptoms include sleep cycle disturbances, mood issues such as depression and anger, sleep cycle disturbances and more. The Wellnicity Brain Balance Test will give you insight into 7 key neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, GABA, glutamate and histamine. There's a lot to learn about yourself and your symptoms from the chemical balance, or chemical imbalance, of these neurotransmitters.
Finding out is easy! It's a simple at home urine test, your results are delivered securely online (#DataPrivacy) and, if things aren't looking good, our Clinical Nutritionists will create a custom regimen of professional-grade supplements for improving brain balance. You don't have to navigate this balancing act on your own...our Clinical Nutritionists are here for you every step of the way!