Serotonin
the body’s Happy Hormone is classified as a neurotransmitter and is what gives
you a feeling of wellbeing and overall happiness. As long as we have all the proper co-factors,
are absorbing our food properly and are not blocking the pathways by anti-nutrients,
we can make it. So the question is, do
you have what it takes?
Co Factors needed in the production
of Serotonin
1. To absorb protein, we need enough HCL (stomach acid) in the gut, which
needs a good supply of zinc, and B6 to be produced.2. Zinc, magnesium, Folate (the active form of folic acid, iron, B3 (niacin), Vitamin C, B6 and calcium are needed to convert the amino acid tryptophan to serotonin.
Anti – Nutrients
Anti-oxidants,
alcohol, smoking, medications such as the birth control bill and even over the counter
pain meds, pollutants are heavy metals can all leach these important nutrients
out of the body – leaving you feeling blue.
The Gut
Link
The gut
produces 2/3 of your body’s serotonin!
No wonder there’s such a link to stomach inflammation disorders, anxiety
and depression.
Testing available:
1. Dysbiosis (inflammation due to
candida or other stomach overgrowth) - $20
3. Heavy metal challenge test with
minerals or hair mineral analysis $85 – 150
4. Food sensitivity (causes
inflammation in the gut) - $215 – 315
5. Blood or urine Candida test
