Most prescription drugs used to treat depression either imitate a neurotransmitter or redistribute existing neurotransmitters. These medications provide relief by working with the existing neurotransmitters, but do not alter the overall neurotransmitter supply. Because they fail to bring neurotransmitter levels back into proper balance, their effectiveness is often limited.
When the body’s supply of neurotransmitters drops below a critical level, some drugs simply stop functioning. This prompts many doctors to switch patients to another type of drug or add supplemental drugs. Since the new drugs are not designed to address the chemical imbalance behind the disorder, they can also meet with limited success.
Neurotransmitter therapy works by increasing the overall supply of neurotransmitters with a combination of targeted amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that adjust your body’s production of specific neurotransmitters.
A simple urine test measures neurotransmitter levels in the body. The test results are used to design a specific targeted approach to restore the body’s neurotransmitter balance and health.
This is highly successful in helping individuals with depression and other mood disorders. This targeted approach can be used alone or in tandem with prescription medications as directed by your healthcare provider.
