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Here are some of the most common symptoms associated with common chemical imbalances. Following that, are how certain supplements, medications, and drugs affect these various chemicals, therapy that can be trusted. If something is left blank, that means I was unable to find information one way or another. If something is marked “n/a,” that means there is little to no effect done in that regard.

Low Serotonin

• Depression and other mood problems
• Anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Digestive problems
• Suicidal behavior
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Panic disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Phobias

Low Dopamine

• You lack motivation
• You’re tired
• You can’t concentrate
• You’re moody or anxious
• You don’t feel pleasure from previously enjoyable experiences
• You’re depressed; you feel hopeless
• You have a low sex drive

Low Norepinephrine

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Headaches
• Memory problems
• Sleeping problems
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

High Norepinephrine

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Excessive sweating
• Cold or pale skin
• Severe headaches
• Nervous feeling, jitters
• Pheochromocytoma, which is an adrenal gland tumor

 Low Gaba

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia

Low Cortisol

• Fatigue and morning sluggishness
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infection and sickness
• Loss of resilience in stressful situations
• Brain fog or mid-day lack of focus
• Cravings for salty or sweet foods

 High Cortisol

• rapid weight gain mainly in the face, chest and abdomen contrasted with slender arms and legs
• a flushed and round face
• high blood pressure
• osteoporosis
• skin changes (bruises and purple stretch marks)
• muscle weakness
• mood swings, which show as anxiety, depression or irritability.

Licorice

Serotonin: N/A

Dopamine: Up

GABA: Up

Norepinephrine: Up

Acetylcholine: Up

Oxytocin: Down

Histamine: Up

Cortisol: Up

Testosterone: Down  

Cinnamon

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine: Up

GABA:

Norepinephrine: Down

Acetylcholine: Up

Oxytocin: Up

Histamine: Up

Cortisol: Down

Testosterone: Up  

COQ10

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine: Up

GABA: Up

Norepinephrine: Down

Acetylcholine:

Oxytocin:

Histamine: Down

Cortisol: Down

Testosterone: Up  

Sage

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine: Up

GABA: Up

Norepinephrine:

Acetylcholine: Up

Oxytocin: Up

Histamine:

Cortisol: Down

Testosterone: Up  

TMG

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine: Up

GABA: Up

Norepinephrine: Up

Acetylcholine:

Oxytocin:

Histamine: Down

Cortisol: Down

Testosterone: Up  

 Apple Cider Vinegar

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine:

GABA:

Norepinephrine:

Acetylcholine: Up

Oxytocin:

Histamine: Up

Cortisol: Down

Testosterone: Up  

Saffron

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine: Up

GABA: Up

Norepinephrine: Up

Acetylcholine: Up

Oxytocin: Up

Histamine: Down

Cortisol: Down

Testosterone: Up  

Caffeine

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine: Up

GABA: Up

Norepinephrine: Up

Acetylcholine: Up

Oxytocin: Up

Histamine: Up

Cortisol: Up

Testosterone: Up  

Exercise

Serotonin: Up

Dopamine: Up

GABA: Up

Norepinephrine: Up

Acetylcholine: Up

Oxytocin: Up

Histamine: Up

Cortisol: Up

Testosterone: Up