Neurotransmitters & Your Health

Neurotransmitters & Your Health5 Chronic Conditions Associated with Imbalances

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that relay information within the brain and throughout the body

Imbalances in neurotransmitters can cause the brain & body to be over- or under-stimulated, leading to psychological symptoms

Stress, diet, toxins, drugs, alcohol & nicotine are just a few factors that can negatively affect brain function

5 conditions are commonly associated with neurotransmitter imbalance

1. Anxiety & Depression – 16 million US adults have had at least one major depressive episode or experienced depressive symptoms (NIMH 2014)

2. Insomnia – Short-term insomnia affects up to 20% of adults, while chronic insomnia (lasting over 3 months) affects about 10%

3. Impulsivity – Disorders like OCD affect 3.3 million; the CDC also reports 11% of school-age kids suffer from ADD, while it affects 4% of adults

4. Fatigue – About 20% of Americans claim to have fatigue intense enough that it interferes with living a normal life

5. PMS / PMDD – Severe PMS affects 1 in 20 women; PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) affects 5-8% of menstruating women

If you think your neurotransmitters may be out of balance, there are steps you can take . . .

Download ZRT’s Neurotransmitter Patient Handout & take the brief Patient Quiz

Ask your doctor if neurotransmitter testing may benefit you. Click here for help finding a doctor.

Read more on neurotransmitters when you visit ZRT’s blog