by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 14, 2011 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
It is not possible to design a diet where a person can obtain enough amino acids to significantly increase neurotransmitter levels over time. This is because the uptake of amino acids by the body is not selective: foods contain an array of amino acids and no food...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 7, 2011 | Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
In order for the synthesis of monoamine neurotransmitters to occur, the amino acid precursors must undergo uptake into the cells performing synthesis. This process occurs in numerous places throughout the body including the central nervous system, kidneys, liver,...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Mar 31, 2011 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
We have covered a lot about the science of amino acid therapy and how it relates to trichotillomania. Here is the next in a series of posts: Monoamine Neurotransmitter Synthesis from Amino Acids Figure 3: The synthesis of serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Mar 17, 2011 | Managing Trichotillomania
When should I take my amino acid products? The general recommendation for most of the amino acid products we recommend is to take them away from food, ideally 30-60 minutes prior to a meal. The reason has to do with absorption and utilization of the amino acids. It is...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Mar 15, 2011 | Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
How Reuptake Inhibitors Decrease Neurotransmitter Levels Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) and the Catecholamine O-Methyl Transferase (COMT) enzymes metabolize (i.e., destroy and remove) serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. These monoamine neurotransmitters are...
