Part 3 of this series discusses how liver metabolism works and to support this pathway, and why this is important. It also looks at signs your liver could be struggling.
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Detoxification is a natural process that the body undertakes to get rid of toxins and wastes. Find out how you can support this process.
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What is Serotonin? Serotonin is also known as 5-hydroxytriptamine, is a neurotransmitter that is derived from tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. Essential meaning that your body cannot produce it, you need to get it in through food sources such as chicken, eggs, fish, milk, bananas and cheese. What is the role of serotonin? it influences learning and memory it contributes towards happiness and reward it is involved in physiological processes such as sleep, behavior and appetite. it also has biological processes including cardiovascular function, bowel motility, and bladder control Where in the body is it made? It is mainly found in the GI tract, as well as blood platelets and the central nervous system. 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. The remaining 10% of serotonin is produced by neurons located in the CNS. Increasing Serotonin naturally improving your gut health eating tryptophan rich foods (eggs, cheese, pineapple, salmon, brazil nuts, chicken, milk) getting sunlight first thing in the morning regular exercise having quality sleep every night spending time with loved ones How your genes are involved The DNA mind Test looks at your Serotonergic pathway. There are two main genetic alleles that are taken into account. Some people have alleles that repress the transcriptional process. This causes a boost in the 5-HT1A activity which leads to a negative feedback and thus less serotonin signaling which means you lack enough serotonin. Contact me for more information on your genetic test.
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Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and neuro peptide produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. It plays a role in social bonding and sexual reproduction in both sexes and during and after childbirth. Oxytocin has hormonal actions as well as important actions in the brain. It is also known as the love hormone. It is needed for: triggering uterine contraction social bonding stress management the release of serotonin and dopamine reducing cravings breastfeeding it’s calming effect counteracting the effects of cortisol stimulating growth hormone which helps with cell repair and growth building trust and feeling affection and love Ways to increase oxytocin Magnesium and Vitamin C can increase oxytocin. Being more affectionate helps your body create more oxytocin. There are tiny pressure receptors located throughout the body that help with this. Genetics The oxytocin receptor OXTR is central in inhibiting the brains primary fear and stress center-the amygdala, and promotes courage, calmness, empathy, optimism, trust, self belief and self esteem. Certain genetic variables in the oxytocin receptor gene have been implicated in anxiety and depression. There may be more difficulty in overcoming historic life trauma, and there is a higher risk of developing stress-related health issues. Getting your genetic test can help show you how to increase your oxytocin levels in you have a down regulation in your gene. Contact me for more information. sources: Magon N, Kalra S. The orgasmic history of oxytocin: Love, lust, and labor. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Sep;15 Suppl 3(Suppl3):S156-61. doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.84851. PMID: 22029018; PMCID: PMC3183515. Zak PJ, Stanton AA, Ahmadi S. Oxytocin increases generosity in humans. PLoS One. 2007 Nov 7;2(11):e1128. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0001128. PMID: 17987115; PMCID: PMC2040517. Cochran DM, Fallon D, Hill M, Frazier JA. The role of oxytocin in psychiatric disorders: a review of biological and therapeutic research findings. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2013 Sep-Oct;21(5):219-47. doi: 10.1097/HRP.0b013e3182a75b7d. PMID: 24651556; PMCID: PMC4120070. Liu N, Yang H, Han L, Ma M. Oxytocin in Women’s Health and Disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022 Feb 15;13:786271. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.786271. PMID: 35242106; PMCID: PMC8886718. Lee HJ, Macbeth AH, Pagani JH, Young WS 3rd. Oxytocin: the great facilitator of life. Prog Neurobiol. 2009 Jun;88(2):127-51. doi: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2009.04.001. Epub 2009 Apr 10. PMID: 19482229; PMCID: PMC2689929.
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