Neurotransmitters and Mood GABA & Glutamate

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Neurotransmitters and Mood GABA & Glutamate
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[@celticwarrior5646]

That comment spoke volumes to me. "We don't want to encourage people to take supplements because theoretically anything that increases GABA, Glutamate, Serotonin etc because that system is so delicate that even small changes make a difference in the way our body functions and can easily throw the system even further out of whack so it's better to look at what's causing the imbalances Eg. Chronic stress etc." Replace supplements with antidepressants and after 31 years of chemical intervention and dependency, I would show that statement to anyone thinking of using a chemical crutch first. Pity that wasn't taught to psychiatrists and doctors before they hastily get their prescription pad out.

[@michellestarling217]

Thank you. I have neurofibromatosis, TBI due to brain tumor removal surgery as a child, and am 45 with a neurology appointment in 6 hours and I am always teaching the specialists from everything I learn from all of you on here and I have been researching NF since I was around 12-13 years old at the library from the books medical students couldn't even check out, then onto college in 1999 and studying the books there and borrowing from other universities as well.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re welcome. I am sorry you are struggling with NF and I appreciate you watching the video

[@bakinka]

Can you please explain how to get out of benzo medications and handle withdrawal symptoms , without damaging the brain nerve ?

[@tech_critter]

This is SO much easier for me (a patient) to grasp. Ty

[@luckyjoe33]

Great work! Thanks Dr!

[@crestiprinpovesti]

Very clear explanation, with relevant examples! Thank you for your work!

[@DocSnipes]

You're very welcome!

[@tanishaagarwala3784]

You’re such a great explainer! Thank you for your work!

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it?

[@ashJayden06]

Some great takeaways from this. Thank you for posting this presentation. Extremely well explained 👍

[@DocSnipes]

You’re most welcome. Thanks for watching

[@yellownakedlobster3887]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@DocSnipes]

Welcome

[@Qqqq-gf9ow]

What kind of a doctor would you see to find these brains levels?

[@philliphedges9972]

This is the perfect lecture subject. Thank you!

[@DocSnipes]

You’re most welcome. I appreciate you watching

[@philliphedges9972]

@@DocSnipes I really want to find a simple study guide that allows me to understand and memorize the neurotransmitters in your chemicals and how they interact with each other so that I can memorize this kind of neuropsychology or neuronomy. Do you have any suggestions on any kind of study guides or material that could help me do so?

[@melodyebuskin5490]

When I listened to this I heard sooo much that reflects some of the health issues I’ve been having. I’d already researched and tried a lot of these supplements over the last two years but the way you explained it made it much easier to understand and apply. It may help to understand what’s going on in my body and how to get myself back into balance. Thank you for making this video.

[@DocSnipes]

You are so welcome. 😀😀

[@Cosmic_Code]

I wish it was that simple to me. Find simplicity like this. I started GABA today. My wife felt asleep from it. i stayed up all night worrying. Glutamate sending signals and GABA shuts em down. Got my blood work today. It was a shock. In one year. My thurood gone 250% up. Never had a problem. My liver gone up 100% in enzymes. I dont drink or smoke. Take 40 vitamins aday. I know I will die. I got hold of Bromantane and NSI-189 plus 9MBC. Took some. My kidney is better. So is my cholesterol and triglyceride bit my liver and thyroid suddenly falling. Found out old doctor lied. Had inflammation for 3 years. From what? Cancer or liver. I started MK-677 recently and its a HGH and I know it can decrease T4 and increase T3 ("controversial) wjt eoild that destroy liver. My glucose is fine. 34mol A1C and 5.7 average glucose. My father was psychologist. Died from Parkinsons on my birthday. I feel the pain in my brain last 3 years are coming from somewhere. I took 750 mg gaba. 37 mg B6 while taking B6 in strongest B complex there exist to buy from Germany. Look into the shutdown of Choline when people take devils breath like scorpolamin. It drcresses choline and explains the infant behavior. Know a guy who got robbed. Suffered still brain damage and memory problems. There is a link there in memory with devils breath and choline. Funny how vomitory medicin shuts down Choline also. No one thoight of this. I experimented with most medicines. I taken up to 20 x 10 mg zolpidem at once. I csn still stay awake for days naturally. Tried to stsy awake 210 hours once. Hallucinations. Drinked 2 glas water only. I was still muscular and lost no real mass. 4-7 kg. Almost died. I wonder if the 2-3 units per night HGH are doing something to me. I even take NAC 800 mg. Didnt work on blood work. Was fine last teo years. Got worse after NAC and MK-677. Xanax feels more light than Rivotril lets say. Thr voice id hypnotic. I should sub. I sm on old phone. Can barely see what I am typing here. Tiny 2 cm writing box. Interesting about amfetamine. I listen to all words and store it while thinking. I have anxiety but is it really? Fear mostly myself. Not others. Just their judgement. This is twisted. What is your take on atypical SSRI like Mirtazipin. Not just serotonin but Nassa. What about glutamate and L-Glutathione? Hence NAC to form it. Glutarhione cycle shapes Synaptic glutamate activity. I am Danish and cant write here. Rare I come across this smart lady talking. Screen is black. Rely on memory when writing. Only hear voice. Sorry my convoluted manifest. Sure Ketamin is zombie drug. Like speed and coke and ecstacy mixed. Keeps going on nothingness. My father had this tremor. Lack of hereof. I believe peoole can think themselves to deterioration. I also thought that Lysine shut down Arginine in building. I think i will get Boron for SHBG and lower E. Then max out T. Already higher T with dutasteride. I take 50 mcg D aday for 20 years and still law low in Scandinavia. No sun. Just darkness here. Aswaganda is slowing and make me pissed. Cant take Ginseng neither. Too much energy. I also taken pure CBD oil. I despise junkies with needles and wounds. I believe however its natural to enhance yourself and biohack. Psychologically self engineering. I lost my creativity as musician. Was famous once. I have no desire for years. Maybe my drive. Yet i am strong and muscular. Alot of anger. Who knows what it is. Maybe this tumor or HG I've started topped original problem. Loved the lecture

[@harrylen1688]

I did enjoy the realistic approach of Gaba, and other Siblings .Great video!!!

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you!

[@harrylen1688]

@@DocSnipes Welcome!

[@FakeNatty]

Great video Very comprehensive!

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you so much for watching. What is your favorite tip from the video?

[@ML-ev7sq]

Amazing video thank you so much.

[@DocSnipes]

Welcome

[@ConnoisseurOfExistence]

Super informative, thanks!

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching

[@leo.yi.martinez]

thank you so much

[@DocSnipes]

Welcome!

[@petraversteegh6700]

Superclear tnx!!

[@MG-oi2zy]

Great video, thank you! :)

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

[@allaltcoins7258]

Amazing, thank you so much.

[@DocSnipes]

Welcome

[@notadocf538]

Epilepsy is also B6 deficiency. Babies who has epilepsy when bom are B6 dependent. I read a study about.the best way im to correct is B6 B6 suplement. Also pregnant woman who has epilepsy after giving birth are B6 deficiency

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@hayleysmith5077]

Beautifully explained thanks for sharing madam blessings

[@DocSnipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@davidclark9143]

Really great. Ty!

[@DocSnipes]

You're very welcome!

[@jetsetter8541]

Delicate balance in Neurotransmitters is essential for wellbeing and to overcome depression.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@angelfreedom911]

I have been tested positive with a Babinski sign. I do have a celiac disease disease and a neurodegenerative one which affect the pyramidal tract. Is there any way that I can be tested for these neurotransmitters?

[@Theoregon420]

Really appreciate this it is extremely informative and easy understandable to a layman

[@DocSnipes]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching

[@duketta]

Thanks!

[@DocSnipes]

You’re most welcome! Thank you!

[@bigpete4864]

Amazing info!!

[@DocSnipes]

Ty

[@ranavijay7533]

Good information.

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you! I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video.

[@muskduh]

thanks

[@judygraessle1442]

Thank you

[@DocSnipes]

You're welcome

[@ayblgr3202]

14:08 to 14:28 sums up what everyone needs to do. Extremely important

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=neurotransmitters

[@CarolR369]

Great video.

[@DocSnipes]

Ty

[@user-hu3ic1hj3d]

Great! Thanks

[@DocSnipes]

You’re most welcome. Thanks for watching the video

[@ayblgr3202]

After years of trying tons of supplements, etc. weight lifting and some biking fixed it all.

[@DocSnipes]

That’s awesome news! I appreciate you watching :)

[@RAM_845]

can you stack GABA with NAC with regards to sleep?

[@matthewespinosa2014]

How I know my gaba and glutamate levels. I was taking gabapentin but I have to stop it because make me feel worst with my fybromalgya síntoms

[@hojo70]

15:15 You forgot Taurine necessary for glutamic acid decarboxylase required for the GABA-glutamine cycle

[@dtoc3696]

this is helpful, thank you. Taurine seems to be the only one that works for me in this regard. B6 helps somewhat.

[@DeviDarinaLaxmi]

Question for the Gaba and taking amfetamines in before developing brain,24, as GABA is an excitatory chemical. 1. It still is produced from glutamate, but then what is the calming chemical that works to balance things out? I remember I was taking melatonin to fall asleep for many years And if the endocannabinoids system is not working because of no adequate diet of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (anorexia and bulimia ) from 15 to 23 years of age, then clear depression, anxiety and anger ...happening because many of the main chemicals are not happening ? Ps. Can the endocannabinoid system be recovered fully?

[@brutusthebear9050]

GABA is inhibitory starting one week after birth. Developing brain here is restricted to early development.

[@brutusthebear9050]

"During early brain development, GABAA first acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter due to a higher intracellular than extracellular Cl− concentration, and subsequently changes its action to inhibitory due to a reduction of intracellular Cl− levels after the first postnatal week (Cherubini et al., 1991; Rivera et al., 1999)."

[@zogzog1063]

Hello Doc. I was a defence counsel of 25 years experience. I had a lot of 'regulars' ie clients who would keep returning - repeatedly. How 'bout this: At the age of 24 - not 23, not 25 - I NEVER saw them again! Also when visiting The Netherlands I spoke with a Probation Officer. She told me that their information that was that the brain only stopped growing at the age of 24. I was surprised but it matched my experience. So very gratifying to hear that again. As an aside I find it gratifying that you focus on the cause, rather than the symptom. Thank you for insights and best wishes from New Zealand.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching from NZ.

[@k4rim799]

Amazing performance and presentation. I'm interested to know your insight on this, I've experienced increases in calmness and less movements and tics when I purposefully focus on trying to calm myself down, my question is, can we increase the levels of gaba and other neurotransmitters by our thougts alone? Like feeling gratitude for serotonin too?

[@DocSnipes]

Yes, we can. Thank you for watching the video

[@ChristopherGuilday]

Hey, I was wondering if I could ask you a question: I feel like my glutamate and or GABA system is very, very out of balance as I don’t feel right, and I also can’t feel the psychoactive effects of drugs *whatsoever* and I’m talking prescriptions or recreational drugs regardless of dose. The only drugs that work are other GABA drugs, and partially some of the physical side effects of others, but no mental effect at all. This issue occurred after taking phenibut daily for 3 years (3G a day). phenibut is a VGCC blocker, and a GABA-B agonist. Think of it as essentially gabapentin combined with baclofen. I tapered off phenibut verrrrry slowly to 500MG, then swapped to 300MG of gabapentin, and I’ve now been on the gabapentin for a year, and it’s nearly impossible for me to taper off it. If I try to reduce the dose I become very depressed, lethargic, sleep in all day long, feel sick, just really awful. My thought here is that my glutamate system was inhibited for far too long, and that’s why other prescriptions or psychoactive drugs have no effect on me. The only drugs that work are other GABA drugs, however that’s it. I cannot feel any of the psychoactive effects of any other drugs, and I believe the same reason that is occurring is also why I don’t feel good. You could give me 50MG of morphine or 100MG of adderall and I wouldn’t feel any mental effects from it despite having no tolerance. I might feel some physical effects / side effects, but nothing mentally. Do you have any idea why taking phenibut would cause this problem? I’ve never heard of anyone else experiencing this. Can you lead me in the right direction for where I could learn more about how this could be occurring? I’ve done countless hours trying to learn more, but I can’t find anything. I’m thinking about getting on the keto diet as I hear it can significantly help regulate the GABA system, and hopefully that will help me get off gabapentin as I assume it’s the gabapentin that’s screwing me up. It appears the gabapentin is almost giving me a paradoxical effect. I feel kind of OK when taking it, but if I were to take any more than 300MG it will make me feel worst.

[@margueriteoreilly2168]

Thank you so much Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪 😎 This is really good How you break it down.. It's only right That Gabba It's only right one Positive and negative The Neurons and nervous system are like a plug Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪 😎

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching the video :)

[@luckssj]

How about your gut-health and how it controls your brain

[@oscargarcia8573]

Is it safe to take gaba everyday everyday

[@jeffreed8835]

How does someone decrease turrets syndrome?

[@angelfreedom911]

Then mixing Gaba with Tramadol is not a good combination?

[@timarmstrong7627]

This is an amazing video, thank you so much! My sister was taking gabapentin for many years. It then started making her suicidal as each dose wears off so it's extremely difficult for her to discontinue use even with tapering down. She's tried antidepressants without any success, this makes me hopeful that ketmine may assist her in discontinuation.

[@billyburton3252]

You can stop anything with ketamine

[@waynegrow]

@@billyburton3252 you can't with benzodiazepines. Can only get off a benzo with a benzo. Not sure even Black tar heroin and alcohol will suffice.

[@konradzuk6303]

High levels of glutamate can cause epilepsy seizure, that is why Lamotrygine (epi drug) blocks the overdose of glutamate level that could enter neurons (also ions of Calcium), and modulate sodium channels to balance the neurotransmission... So direct influence of GABA on neurons is not enough to prevent the seizures... sorry but the authority of doctors are questionable and it is good to address it in every suplement/drug recommendation. Xanax is the real dangerous killer if doctors prescribe and recommend it frequently it shows their lack of knowledge or ignorance... sorry but this is a fact. I recommend lamotrigine the best drug that was developed so far for EPI.... Gabapentin is not enough ....

[@billyburton3252]

@@konradzuk6303 100% correct

[@valueinvestingindonesia]

zinc picolinate, magnesium help

[@johndeal4381]

I also take Gabapentin. I'm scheduled to see a neurologist.

[@jetsetter8541]

Gabapentin after some times taking it causes long term memory lapses like PIN for ATMs. This is disturbing & be prepared. Not only this happened to me but also to my doctor of 35 years. I had to stop Gabapentin .....

[@johnsun5075]

Great, great, great video. Thank you. So, patients of ALS, have the problem of NOT enough GABA, or too MUCH Glutamate, and therefore, the nerve cell are always in a condition of "exitment" till they get destroied, which causes that the muscles don't get the message from the brain to function. I was wondering why not take GABA supplements and solve the problem? But appatently, it does not go through the brain barier, and the liver destroys the "extra" GABA in the body. Also, the medication that ALS patients receive, is to decrease part of the Glutamate. But, I am wondering, if GABA is made from Gutamate, then destroing the Glutamate, is it not causing the body to produce even less GABA? Then the medication, not only does not help, but causing damage. Am I wrong?

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for watching the video. If the body is destroying or using up glutamate excessively, it can indeed lead to reduced production of GABA. This can result in anxiety and other mood disturbances due to the imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters. It's important to address the underlying causes of glutamate dysregulation, whether they be stress, nutritional deficiencies, or other factors, to help restore balance and support mental health.

[@nitroe3242]

Do you do private consultations? I am in rock bottom since taking L glutamine for a few days. I'd love to talk to you and ask you some questions. Please message me if you can

[@JoytotheWorld11]

What if somebody has polymorphisms on glutamate genes that predispose them to high glutamate and feels a lot better taking L-theanine for the GABA?

[@Corey-iw4ot]

It in matcha green tea natually

[@oscargarcia8573]

For gaba supplements should I start if. With 100 mg or go to a higher dose like 500mg right away

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching! I don't feel well versed enough in the subject to give that particular advice.

[@oscargarcia8573]

@@DocSnipes what do you mean I’m confused on what are you talking about

[@GhettoToaster85]

@@DocSnipes ​ your not well versed in that but you advised against taking it earlier? I think i have everything wrong with me lol. Thanks for the video. It does help me better understand SOME things. Still dont know wtf is wrong with me though lol

[@johnny_baccarat5150]

So how do we go by finding where the leaky pipe is are what's causing the leaky pipe?

[@DocSnipes]

Systematically evaluating the system. Start with sleep hygiene for example and begin checking off potential issues. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJrbiJqMjrKKgdk

[@johnny_baccarat5150]

What about organic acid testing?

[@deo-nis]

very nice lecture

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching the video

[@user-pq4zk2on7i]

Perfect

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching the video

[@JustMe-ew4rr]

Good things I learned from you doctor.Mediterranean diet is the key of our health no vegans or keto good for us moderate is the key away from supplements

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for watching the video

[@SydneyMorganBeauty]

I have very low BP but don’t see how I could possibly have low GABA I’m suspecting it’s high. Can you have low GABA and low bp?

[@brutusthebear9050]

Low Glutamate and GABA together could have a negligible effect on blood pressure. I would look at other potential causes rather than focus specifically on the Glutamatergic cycle here, unless you have other evidence to suggest severe issues with your Glutamatergic cycle.

[@alicecoppers8980]

where can I locate some of your research?

[@aphysique]

I would say, right here on her channel via rt here on Utube!! She's pretty astute n insightful, isn't she??

[@Potato-mu7nu]

How do we find out why certain neurotransmitters are out of whack. It seems like experimenting at small doses of different supplements is the only way to figure it out through trial and error. Your explanations are great, thank you. It's shame not all doctors are as well spoken as you.

[@DocSnipes]

So welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@agentbertmacklin9880]

Well it depends what your dealing with but fish oil and taurine/b6 are probably the most important supplements for a healthy brain anyone can benefit from them.

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

@@agentbertmacklin9880 I'm pretty sure taking too much B6 is not always safe?

[@agentbertmacklin9880]

@@M_K_M_K_M_K can be… sometimes the difference between medicine and poison is the dosage

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

@@agentbertmacklin9880 True! Just a little warning for people who want to just throw in a supplement without realizing this :).

[@flsun722]

But if you have a Methylation problem then Glutamate won’t be converted into GABA

[@garysimone4977]

Can this be used during benzo withdrawal to help

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

[@garysimone4977]

@@DocSnipes thank you but you did not answer my question Nor addressed benzo wd issues and gabba etc... that would be so helpful to millions.

[@waynegrow]

Just a clean diet . There is a list online tells you what to avoid. Herbals and medicinals. Just eat clean. Your receptors are downregulated they don't need gaba supplements they need to unregulate naturally. You could introduce some products down the line but not recommend at the early stages.

[@johndeal4381]

I wonder if too much serotonin can cause a GABA deficiency. I take Prozac [40 mg] and it seems it increases my anxiety. I.E. I have to take more Klonopin.

[@brutusthebear9050]

High levels of serotonin on their own can cause anxiety.

[@Corey-iw4ot]

There both down regulating your dopamine that why

[@OleDiaBole]

My memory is horible... And i have to learn ALOT because of my job. It is so frustrating. I am at the point of being ready to try anything.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@cartirefast110]

Hi Boris Remove MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) from your diet. Since I see your name and surname I believe, that you are from Adriatic region of the Europe. So do not eat artificial MSG E-numbers from E-620 to E-625 To help you a bit more, Podravka Vegeta and Maggi Wurtze are not for you anymore. Wish you all the best in the future. Br, M

[@JennaQuinter]

my husband has high glutamate, super low gaba and on the lower side dopamine...

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry about that. What was the cause of his neurotransmitters imbalance? Here are the videos on dopamine: kzbin.infosearch?query=dopamine

[@brutusthebear9050]

Vitamin B3 probably wouldn't do much for Glutamate as Glutamate dehydrogenenase only really makes Glutamate when ammonia levels are too high. Most Glutamate is produced from glutamine through the enzyme Glutaminase.

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it?

[@esteban5361]

@@DocSnipeswhole lotta npc

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

What if you see addiction in your direct family as well as previous generations, and anxiety disorders in siblings and generation above? There seems to be possibly neurotransmitter related issues in both my parents’ bloodlines including myself now. What kind of possible “leak” would there be in such a case?

[@lexsea98]

I think it’s glutamate, a deficiency. Figuring this out now for myself and my addict family.

[@ASMRekt]

@@lexsea98I just picked up some glutamine and for the first time in my whole life, I’m alert 30m after waking. Typically I slowly woke up. About 11 it felt like I was fully awake. I’m shook, this is amazing.

[@brutusthebear9050]

You'd have to know that your levels of glutamine are fine, which as she said they probably are. In which case, there may be a mutation preventing natural production of Glutaminase, the enzyme responsible for converting glutamine into Glutamate. Adding additional glutamine to such a system could have some effect, but I've found amphetamines (legally prescribed as part of ADHD treatment) work well for boosting natural production of Glutamate. Unfortunately, due to the blood-brain barrier, there really aren't any supplemental options for Glutamate, if your body just doesn't produce the glutaminase.

[@Tilr701]

Going through benzo withdrawals. Insomnia has been tough. Which supplement would be good?

[@DocSnipes]

You need to talk to your medical doctor about that.

[@wymank]

I tried Gaba, but not sure yet, I just seem to wake up at between 12.30am to 3am fully awake 🙏🙏Help me Lord

[@Vitaquesthealth]

Check for Calcium magnesium deficiency. Good supplement by New Roots called Strong Bones. Also hypoglycemia will wake u up. Be sure to eat 3 meals a day. A smoothie with whey protein pop in two caps strong bones spinach or kale (i keep frozen) blueberries, bananas, psyllium fiber and a T collagen plus 1 tsp progressive greens (good taste not fishy). Brown Rice salad with veggies, boiled egg few walnuts avocado fresh lemon olive oil. 2 caps strong bones. Hearty turkey soup toast. Ginger cookie with molasses good bone broth and minerals. Helps make serotonin. Vit D 5000 is perday in divided amts based on location to sun. First 10 min no sunscreen. I hour before bed order Melatonin plus Ltheanine and 5HTP. Chewable by weber naturals. If over 40 take 1 Weber B12 Vit 6 and Folic Acid. Combo. at noon. I am a Holistic Nutritionist. Hope this helps you.

[@arjunrathore243]

Go to the your medical doctor 🏥

[@wymank]

I am now on Melatonin and works fantastic... Praise God 🎼 🎶 👏

[@reflux043]

At 15:06, ive read that hops and barley grass can boost gaba too. Now Foods has a gaba supplement, but those supplements are illegal in the UK.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

[@garysimone4977]

What possible supplements can help with Benz WD ???

[@waynegrow]

None. I've just finished a diazepam taper. I had to reinstate after seven months of hell. Then a seven month taper from 20 mg of diazepam. There is a list of herbal products and medications to avoid. You can obtain the list online. It's quite extensive and traumatic..

[@garysimone4977]

@@waynegrow hi thanks for thecreply I have 0.25 to go yes they tell me I can jump but just going to be sure so stay on .25 valium few days then jump... can ya tell me what to Google I take taurine l - theaine glycine vit c.. - Now I am a client of Dr Cain and she a big fan of avena sativa .. so but I understand stand Hiw you deal with sleep issues thanks

[@waynegrow]

@@garysimone4977 benzodiazepine information coalition. This list comes from Heather Ashton herself. The list is extensive .

[@waynegrow]

@@garysimone4977 I would stay on that dose of diazepam for at least two weeks then jump. I handled the 1 mg drops from 8mg down to 2mg then I went half mg drops every two weeks. Every is different though. You've made it though and we'll done. You're through the worst. I do advise any surgical procedures need to be analysed. Like any thing that acts on gaba. Which is most things. I need dental surgery in the near future gases like propofol and midazolam will act on gaba and other gases. Just warning people that need general anesthesia beware. Do your homework and seek professional advice from an anesthetist.

[@garysimone4977]

@@waynegrow yes I saw that list but that was 30 yr old list .. it gets confusing Dr Cain uses avena sativ l -theanie glycine inositol in her protocol as reports of dhea and more recently a report out of England list 5 herbs i never heard off so Doescanyone really know since we are all so different ?? All I know is I have no answers ..

[@kaseybowen]

B6 toxicity is a real thing...everything has b6 in it these days

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

[@johndeal4381]

"That was an awesome display of excitatory knowledge."

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. 😀

[@nitroe3242]

Do you think taking L glutamine could throw this balance off?

[@DocSnipes]

Yes, it could. Thanks for watching

[@nitroe3242]

@@DocSnipes I suspect that's what happened to me, I took some and am now dealing with terrible symptoms. How long do you think it takes for gaba and glutamate to naturally normalize?

[@Corey-iw4ot]

​@@DocSnipesI take it with tarurine

[@headhonchotheone9041]

Does addiction lower gaba levels ?

[@user-ui2gi7gb6b]

addiction(mainly alcohol ) increases GABA and then after effects get over your body will crave for it again ! and ultimately you fall in the loop and will lower your GABA

[@Corey-iw4ot]

Yes alochol and caffeine and porn and nicotine

[@AlteredState76]

Can down regulated gaba a and glutamate imbalance cause heart rhythm issues?😂

[@DocSnipes]

Yes. It can. Thank you for watching the video.

[@krishnamohanty3587]

Why there is no reason mentioned in the video about why a brain is experiencing GABA deficiency?

[@evanb.3886]

At the beginning she said not enough GABA is bc there's not enough Glutamate which is made from L Glutamine. I'm sure there are other causes but I know she said that.

[@MarkProffitt]

Fermentation is hugely important & missing from the modern diet both in the foods we eat & the gut. Traditional diets fermented or sprouted grains & legumes before eating. Hominy instead of plain corn. Legumes can chelate essential minerals from the body. Gut bacteria are destroyed by many things in the modern world: chlorine in water, pasteurized foods, antibiotics. Grass fed meats are needed.

[@evanwilliamson3602]

In my subjective experience, if your nervous system leans more to glutamatergic firing rather than GABA, I’d be very observant in regard to norepinephrine and dopamine re-uptake in SNRI medication. NE and DA promote more glutamatergic firing.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@evanwilliamson3602]

@@DocSnipes LOVE your videos. I’m sure nicotine increases GABA. I use it for my ASD and I like it. High doses I get sensory overload, which probably decreases GABA (FOR ME). I use the vape… Also, ashwagandha ;)

[@MamaZShaman]

Nice video, at 16:03 Magnesium, is a macro mineral, not a vitamin. It is not found in sufficient levels particularly with people consuming a Group 4, UPF diet. I have had great success with hundreds using both Mg. GABA and also key amino acids, also HTMA to find tissue levels are affordable and put the power back in my client's hands. Cacao is less processed than cocoa.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

[@ML-ev7sq]

I am hypotensive. I wonder if doctors take GABA into consideration?

[@konradzuk6303]

Amazing seminar....the complexity and coherence of neurotransmiters has been clearly described. Please extend the role of glutamine and influence of sensory neurotransmission (lack of sense of touch). Great video. . But it was not mentioned that; High levels of glutamate can cause epilepsy seizure, that is why Lamotrygine (epi drug) blocks the overdose of glutamate level that could enter neurons (also ions of Calcium), and modulate sodium channels to balance the neurotransmition... So direct influence of GABA on neurons is not enough to prevent the seizures... sorry but the authority of doctors are questionable but it is good to address it in every suplement/drug recommendation. Xanax is the real dangerous killer if doctors use this frequently it shows theit lack of knowledge or ignorance... sorry but tis is a fact. The interactions of drugs should be focused on balancing and indirect effect.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnsun5075]

Why is Xanax dangerous?

[@kutay8421]

Olanzapine destructs Krebs cycle. So GABA becomes even more non adequate. Solution? To improve your Oxydation. High pressure (sea level) and dense oxygen level (rural areas). We have two strong cellular mechanisms: 1- is mithocondrial 2- lysosomal. By applying Keto diets for ex (fat diets) you target fatty acids and those acids are used for lysosomal destruction (of bad stuff). Evolution will lower the shift from GABA to Glutamate eventually, but we still need to prevent auto-immune to corrupt GAD conversion to stay sane and safe. Good video but unsatisfactory ending.

[@h.sowandegray2913]

Can THC or smoking marijuana increase Glutamate levels?

[@capresti3537]

Glutamic acid in foods is important for everyone to eat it does not cause excess glutamate in the brain as it does not cross the blood brain barrier and the body regulates how much glutamate it needs the rest is excreted. To Make GABA we need to eat foods HIGH in gluatamates so bring on the proteins, parmesan cheese, mushrooms and everything high in glutamic acid.

[@waynegrow]

Doesn't food high in gluten excite the brain? Ice recently tapered off diazepam and had a pizza the other day and my sleep was non existent. My gaba receptors are still downregulated therefore any foods high in gluten would affect the upregulation of my gaba receptors..

[@capresti3537]

@@justincarrillo12626 Eat foods in glutamic acid forget synthetic supplements.

[@garyha2650]

Deciding whether to become a brain scientist? If you prefer simplicity, study the cosmos instead LOL

[@ramon2008]

Haha totally.

[@PaulMcqueen-ik7sx]

drink kava from gods place fiji.this is the best for bad days

[@dansmith9724]

Its interesting that you mention sex hormones at the beginning of this video. Male sex hormones are almost totally ignored when dealing with males and mental health issues. Actually many health organizations around the world seem to be pushing hard against any use of testosterone at all for man, when optimal testosterone levels in men have many health benefits not just in mood but also preventing diabetes, improving cardiovascular health to name just a few. Greatly overlooked in men but of great benefit. Too much ignorance and scare mongering when it comes to testosterone as its commonly believed but false that testosterone causes heart attacks, cancer, lowers immunity etc but if one digs into the research they will find the opposite. Out of all the treatments in reguards for neurotransmitters and hormones, testosterone should ne top of the list for many men and will help fix a multitude of problems before even considering many psychiatric drugs.

[@DocSnipes]

An integrative approach is essential. So many people on psychotropics when the real cause is an imbalance somewhere in the physical system.

[@dansmith9724]

@@StardropSmoothie if testosterone is bad for a mans health why isnt there high rates of heart disease and cancer in younger males with high testosterone levels. The increased rates of heart disease and cancer are in men with lower testosterone and increasing levels of estrodiol who are 40 yo or older. Their hormone levels drop and health issues increase. Similar to women, when they hit menopause their risks of heart disease increase. It would be safer for a man to going on TRT then not to put them on cholesterol meds, antidepressants, pain killers and sleep meds. So many health people confuse testosterone with steroid such as cortisone. Because cortisone decreases immunity doesnt mean testosterone replacement to a healthy level is immunosuppressive, if that was the case young men would have suppressed immune function and catching many infections. Increased Cholesterol is another myth about using physiological doses of testosterone. A smart cardiologist realises low testosterone is a big cardiac risk, increasing it to normal range is beneficial and cardio protective. Testosterone and anabolic steroids are what kept many hiv pts alive before anti retroviral drugs were available, they had very compromised immune system and theres research showing increased immune function after steroid treatment.

[@mht2166]

There is a political agenda to lower male testosterone.

[@mattwilliammson5004]

I couldn't agree more. In fact my own experience of depression stemmed from quite an extreme drop in T levels between 43 and 45 years of age, although i didn't know it and spent 2 anxiety and angst-ridden years trying to figure out what the hell happened to me. My mood and my sense of well-being went over a cliff! It almost wrecked my life. After many attempts to pyscho-analyse myself back to 'normality' i eventually read something about Testosterone and mood and went to have it checked with a good endocrinologist. However she said your T is about 350 so quite good for a man your age. I had no hypogonadism, so in her opinion it wasn't T deficiency. She was wrong. The range for men for normal T is approx 250 -1100 which is a very wide range and when I took some natural supplements and a couple of other key actions to boost T and reduce oestrogen also [which reduces your available T levels] like magic my mood, optimism, sense of vitality returned me to where I was before my two years of hell. And when I got my T measured three months later it was at 850. So all of this info is available elsewhere on KZbin, however my small addition to this gradually building folk knowledge, and which I haven't seen elsewhere is this: One of the major challenges in someone who was mentally [relatively] healthy all their life and is suddenly in deep anxiety and depression is the huge shock that the change causes which in turn can then lead to a vicious cycle downwards. So it's not just the descent, it's the speed and strength of the decent, that can really traumatise us. In short, 'normal' levels of T are different for everyone and mine was clearly around 850 approx [as at 850 i feel exactly the same as I did at 42 years old - not stronger, not more positive - just the same] so then a drop to 250 would've been huge and had a huge impact on my psyche and sense of self, much more than if it had gradually gone down by the expected average of 1-2% per year. Why it went down by so much and so quickly is another story for another time, but it went over a cliff and almost brought me over the cliff with it. If this reply is for you I'm glad - if not, let it pass... PS. There is no conspiracy to lower T in males - in fact females need T also. Rather it is the oestrogen saturated environment we now live in, which at the same time has produced and stored more food so that more people can stay alive, which is depriving us of our essential T. To take one small step to counteract that, consider eating a lot of cauliflower and broccoli, or take a DIM supplement to help metylate estrogen and maintain a strong detoxed liver [even with alcohol consumption you can do that if you are careful] and watch what happens. Good luck

[@yishaithegift9953]

It's not testosterone that's being downplayed by the medical profession. Its hgh. Essentially everything has to be in balance. But you can't pill pop your way to a healthy life. I'm 36 now my experience is excercise and strengthening the body has a drastic positive impact on the body and mind. You increase testosterone naturally, especially with lower body excercises like squats. You don't need a gym membership or expensive equipment. I got ripped and healthy from my own home. Utilizing my own body weight. Nutrition and exercise is the foundation. Consistency the key. You'll soon notice you don't need half of these supplements that you THINK you need.

[@helyaalday]

Nachos and wine...

[@DocSnipes]

Those sound yummy. Thanks so much for watching. Have a great day

[@TreverBettis]

Anti nutrients cause alot of issues, 99% of nutrition books and courses hardly touch this topic. You never mentioned how ms and spasms can be the cause of mental issues.

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you so much for watching. Have an awesome day. What did you find most helpful from the video?

[@garysimone4977]

No one reply save your time

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

[@timarmstrong7627]

wow...​ @Gary Simone you didn't even ask a specific question earlier. I see her responding just not to you. Your question said..."can 'this' be used..." without saying what the 'this' is lol.... this video wasn't about any 'one' thing. That said, my recommendation would be to taper down followed up with ketamine treatment and supplementation.

[@garysimone4977]

@@timarmstrong7627 I tried ketamine 5x did nothing

[@garysimone4977]

@@timarmstrong7627 I asked what supplements can be used for benzo wd... you know of any

[@garysimone4977]

Is avena sativa good for WD is is inositol l - teaming Dhea are they any good ..