Lack of Amino Acids has been linked to substance abuse causing cravings, anxiety, stress and depression. Restoring Amino Acids restores neurotransmitters reversing brain chemical imbalances caused by substance abuse. The nature of addiction and its effects on the brain can change the brain chemistry by supplementing the right amino acids along with vitamins, minerals and nutritional therapy eliminating cravings and helping with the discomfort of withdrawal.
Neurotransmitters
Dopamine – effects focus, attention, memory, motivation/drive, mood, addictive disorders.
Epinephrine- effects energy, drive, anxiety, focus, metabolism, and mood.
Serotonin – effects sleep cycle, depression, anxiety, carbohydrate cravings.
Norepinephrine- effects energy, drive, anxiety, focus, and metabolism
Amino Acids Used for Addiction
D-Phenylalanine – Used for Heroin, Alcohol, Marijuana, Sweets, Starches, Chocolate and Tobacco.
Restored Brain Chemical- Endorphins, Enkephalins
Amino Acid Deficiency Symptoms
Crave comfort and pleasure, RDS (reward deficiency syndrome) conditions sensitive to physical or emotional pain. Desire certain food or drugs.
Behavior Change- Reward stimulation, anti- craving, mild anti-depression, mild improved energy and focus. D-Phenylalanine promotes pain relief, increases pleasure.
L-Phenylalanine- Used for Caffeine, Speed, Cocaine, Marijuana, Aspartame, Chocolate, Alcohol, Tobacco, Sweets, Starches.
Behavior Change- Reward stimulation, anti-craving, anti-depression, increased energy, improved mental focus.
Restored Brain Chemical- Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Amino Acid Deficiency Symptoms
RDS, depression, low energy, lack of focus and concentration, attention –deficit disorder (ADD)
L-Tryptophan – Used for Sweets, Alcohol, Starch, Ecstasy, Marijuana, Chocolate, Tobacco.
Behavior Change – Anti-craving, anti-depression, anti-insomnia, improved appetite control, improvement in all mood and other serotonin, deficiency symptoms.
Restored Brain Chemical- Serotonin
Amino Acid Deficiency Symptoms
Low self-esteem, obsessive/compulsive behaviors, irritability or rage, sleep problems, negativity, heat intolerance, fibromyalgia, afternoon / evening cravings, SAD (winter blues)
GABA – Used for Valium, Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, Sweets, Starches.
Behavior Change- Promotes calmness, promotes relaxation.
Restored Brain Chemical- GABA
Amino Acid Deficiency Symptoms
Feeling stressed out, nervous, tense muscles, trouble relaxing
L-Glutamine – Used for Sweets, Starches, Alcohol.
Behavior Change- Anti-craving, anti-stress, levels blood sugar and mood. Fuel source for entire brain.
Restored Brain Chemical- Fuel source for entire brain, GABA (mild enhancement)
Amino Acid Deficiency Symptoms
Stress, mood swings, Hypoglycemia.