Neurotransmitters act as chemical signals from our nerve endings to various target cells found in muscles, glands, and other neurons. Although there are many types of neurotransmitters, today we will focus on the catecholamines - epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Anyone who has ongoing stress or is an ‘adrenaline junkie’ can attest to the physical effects of the catecholamines. But did you know that they also play a role in our brain’s reward system to make us happy and feel good?

Listen in as we discuss the importance of catecholamines, their downstream metabolites, and why we measure them.

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:10 What is a neurotransmitter?
3:25 Introduction to catecholamines
6:00 Dopamine and the reward system
8:20 Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and the stress response
11:30 Neurotransmitter breakdown and downstream metabolites
16:50 Question of the Day

How does caffeine affect catecholamines?

 

Additional Resources:

NutrEval

Metabolomix +

Organic Acids

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Neurotransmitters act as chemical signals from our nerve endings to various target cells found in muscles, glands, and other neurons. Although there are many types of neurotransmitters, today we will focus on the catecholamines - epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Anyone who has ongoing stress or is an &lsquo;adrenaline junkie&rsquo; can attest to the physical effects of the catecholamines. But did you know that they also play a role in our brain&rsquo;s reward system to make us happy and feel good?
Listen in as we discuss the importance of catecholamines, their downstream metabolites, and why we measure them.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:10 What is a neurotransmitter?</li>
<li>3:25 Introduction to catecholamines</li>
<li>6:00 Dopamine and the reward system</li>
<li>8:20 Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and the stress response</li>
<li>11:30 Neurotransmitter breakdown and downstream metabolites</li>
<li>16:50 Question of the Day
<ul>
<li>How does caffeine affect catecholamines?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Additional Resources:
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/nutreval-nutritional-test-plasma">NutrEval</a>
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/metabolomix+nutritional-test-urine">Metabolomix +</a>
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/metabolic-analysis-test-organic-acids-urine">Organic Acids</a>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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