Episode 160: Neurotransmitters 101 Part 1

Naturally Nourished

Ali Miller RD

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Health & Fitness:nutrition

4.8 • 655 Ratings

🗓️ 27 October 2019

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Episode 160: Neurotransmitters 101 Part 1 Have you heard of neurotransmitters but not exactly sure what they do or how they are made? Want to know what impact serotonin, gaba and acetylcholine have on the brain and body? Curious how you can support brain chemical balance with food as medicine, lifestyle and supplements? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki deconstruct the role of your neurotransmitters from mood support to anxiety reduction to sleep and so much more. In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive on 3 primary brain balancing chemicals--serotonin, gaba and acetylcholine. While serotonin is likely the most “known” neurotransmitter for its role in depression, your neurotransmitters act in a complex symphony of expression to support cognitive function, balanced mood, circadian rhythm and can even influence digestion and heart rhythm. Learn about the role of protein and probiotics in making your neurotransmitters, why B Vitamins are an essential cofactor for production and what foods can have a direct impact on your brain chemicals. Also in this Episode: What are Neurotransmitters? How are Neurotransmitters Built? What influences Demand of Neurotransmitters? The Role of ProteinDigestaid Naturally Nourished Whey Protein Further Foods Collagen - use code ALIMILLERRD for savings! SerotoninSymptoms of Deficiency and Excess Nutrients of FocusFolate, Tryptophan, Probiotics Supplemental SupportProbiotic Challenge B Complex Calm and Clear GabaSymptoms of Deficiency and Excess How Keto Influences Gaba Nutrients of FocusProbiotic Rich Foods Bonafide Provisions Bone Broth - use code ALIMILLERRD for savings! Matcha Supplemental SupportGabaCalm How CBD Impacts GabaSocial CBD The Role of Blue Light on NeurotransmittersEpisode 120: Biohacking Your Biology Episode 81: Addressing Insomnia with Food As Medicine AcetylcholineEpisode 109: Liver Function Episode 102: 3 Micronutrients: Pantothenate, Choline and Selenium Symptoms of Deficiency and Excess Nutrients of FocusLiver, Egg Yolks, Cruciferous Veggies Supplemental SupportMultiAvail Mama B Complex Balancing Your NeurotransmittersAdaptogens and NervinesAdaptogen Boost Calm and Clear 478 Breath Sleep 7-9 HoursRelax and Regulate Neurotransmitter TestingLabrix Neurohormone Complete & Complete Plus Panels Micronutrient Panel Genomix 55 SNP Genetic Test Love the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Help us spread the Food-As-Medicine message by leaving a 5 star review on iTunes! Sponsors for this Episode: This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order! My Adrenal Rehab Program provides the science and strategy to rebound your primary stress glands to support your body’s return to balance while mellowing the mind. Use code ADRENAL99 through 10/31/19!

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast that delivers cutting-edge food is medicine solutions for optimal health.
0:12.8	Ali Miller is a nutrition expert sought up by the media in America's top medical institutes for her revolutionary functional medicine interventions.
0:22.6	From disease treatment to prevention, every episode will empower you with ways to put yourself
0:28.3	back in control of your health. Please know, the topics discussed are for educational purposes
0:35.1	only. Now welcome, Integrative Dietitians, Ali Miller, and her co-host, Becky You.
0:43.7	Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast.
0:46.5	Today, you are joining us for episode 160, neurotransmitters beyond your brain, or really
0:53.7	neurotransmitters 101. So or really neurotransmitters 101.
0:56.1	So we've talked about brain chemistry so much.
0:59.7	And, Allie, you often allude to dopamine, epinephrine, serotonin, and of course, the well-known
1:06.2	and beloved GABA.
1:07.9	But I'm very excited to take this to a whole new level and really nerd out
1:12.7	on neurotransmitters.
1:14.1	And we've already decided to split this and make it more of a two-part episode, focusing
1:19.7	first on the inhibitory neurotransmitters and then more so on excitatory, because I know
1:25.5	there's going to be so, so much here.
1:27.9	Yes. And like you said, with the title Beyond Your Brain, we're going to talk about today
1:33.3	deeper down the rabbit hole of what neurotransmitters are, how they influence the function
1:39.4	of your body beyond your mood and your mental health, as well as some of the application of which
1:45.5	neurotransmitters may be the focus in your body's undesired symptoms or feedback of
1:52.3	imbalance in your body, as well as, of course, the best part, food is medicine solutions and
1:58.1	supplement strategy to get them back into balance.
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