The Brain
The BRAIN
have you ever wondered what makes you uniquely "you"?
Our personalities and behaviors are influenced by a variety of things, but you have some control over brain chemicals. Neurotransmitters are brain molecules that enable communication between neurons (brain cells). All of the operations that take place in our brains depend on these connections. They also have a significant impact on the way our ideas, emotions, behaviors, and brains work. The four primary neurotransmitters are GABA, acetylcholine, serotonin, and dopamine.
Dopamine
Your primary neurotransmitter for motivation, pleasure, and rewards is dopamine. It regulates your capacity to drive yourself to do things and to have a strong desire to do them. If you consistently struggle to complete tasks—or even start them—that is a pattern of low dopamine activation. The main neurotransmitter implicated in addictive behavior is dopamine dysregulation.
Serotonin
Serotonin has a significant impact on your overall well-being. Poor serotonin activity frequently results in nothing bringing a person joy — the things that used to bring a person joy no longer do. Unsurprisingly, this neurotransmitter has been linked to depression.
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in memory. Memory loss, slow mental processing, comprehension difficulties, and difficulty following directions are all common symptoms of low acetylcholine activity. This neurotransmitter is most closely linked to dementia.
GABA
The primary inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps calm your brain is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). If your GABA levels are out of balance, you may experience anxiety and restlessness, a sense of dread, feelings of overwhelm, and disorganized attention. This neurotransmitter is commonly linked to anxiety.
Each of these neurotransmitters is essential for physical function and overall health. Chronic brain inflammation, on the other hand, degenerates the brain, and neurons are unable to connect properly with one another.
Different people experience different symptoms, but common symptoms of brain inflammation include brain fog, depression, anxiety, poor focus, fatigue, and even loss of libido. Dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative disorders are caused by the continuous loss of brain tissue over time.
Although you may believe it is someone else's problem, this inflammatory cascade is extremely common in the general population.
NOTE: The good news is that the brain is extremely responsive to simple, effective methods of slowing down this inflammatory, degenerative process. The sooner you start, the more of your brain will be saved for long-term optimal function.
The brain-cardiovascular axis and cardiovascular health:
The brain-cardiovascular axis is one of the most overlooked pathways for cardiovascular function and blood pressure. The brain is essential for both cardiac and blood vessel function. Brainstem regions are activated by autonomic centers, which then trigger and modulate the atrioventricular node, sinoatrial node, and bundle of His, which control the electrical activity of the heart.
They also regulate autonomic function related to vascular constriction and dilation in collaboration with other parts of the endocrine system. When the brain-cardiovascular axis function declines, the constant constriction of blood vessels raises pressure, which begins to damage and destroy the vascular endothelium.
As a result, the vessels' ability to release protective compounds such as vascular growth factors and endothelial nitric oxide is compromised. The brain-cardiovascular axis may be a factor in hypertension and atherosclerosis mechanisms in cases of traumatic brain injury, progressive neurodegenerative diseases, and the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
People with a history of brain injury or brain degeneration are more likely to have dysautonomia patterns that contribute to the development of idiopathic hypertension and atherosclerosis.
If you suffer from depression, anxiety, exhaustion, poor memory, and low motivation, you may have accelerated brain degeneration and an increased risk of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease later in life. According to research, brain inflammation is frequently linked to the most prevalent signs of early brain deterioration, including sadness, exhaustion, and lack of ambition and drive.
The most alarming discovery regarding brain inflammation is that it is a major contributing factor to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other brain degenerative disorders.
The following factors contribute to brain inflammation:
intestinal permeability
Unmanaged traumatic brain injury
Food intolerances
Chemical hypersensitivity
High and low blood sugar levels
Autoimmunity
Inflammation and chronic pain in the body
Imbalances and deficiencies in hormones
Poor Diet
Long-term stress
Thyroid Dysfunction
Gluten is one of the most inflammatory foods for the brain. Many people with chronic brain-based symptoms notice a significant improvement in how they feel and function after going gluten-free. When you have a gluten sensitivity, even minor cheats can sabotage your results — the effects of even minor exposure can last up to six months.
Hormone imbalances can also have a significant impact on brain inflammation, and it is believed that progesterone deficiency causes Alzheimer's disease in more women than men later in life. Low testosterone levels in men can also harm brain health and function.
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RESOURCES:
https://www.nature.com/nrneurol/
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