Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Role of Amino Acid Therapy

Looking for an alternative to mental health pharmaceuticals? Amino acid therapy may be what you’re searching for. Amino acids are small particles of broken down proteins that are used to produce neurotransmitters and hormones in the body, which directly impact our mental health and emotional state. There are twenty amino acids, nine of which are considered essential because they cannot be synthesized by the body and must be acquired through food. Amino acid supplements have been used successfully for many years to support those who struggle with mental health.

Neurotransmitter imbalances are at the root of many mental health conditions. Amino acid therapy works by correcting these imbalances by providing the building blocks for neurotransmitters. Since amino acids are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and entering the brain directly, chewable amino acid supplements act rapidly and take effect within three to five minutes. This makes them a great choice because they can be taken as needed when symptoms arise.

Common uses for amino acid therapy are:

• anxiety

• depression

• chronic fatigue

• bipolar disorder

• substance abuse

Amino acid therapy can be a valuable addition to try with less harmful side effects than pharmaceuticals, though it may have some side effects. The most common side effects are nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, fluid retention, and nutritional deficiencies. While these side effects are not life threatening, it is important to consult a licensed practitioner to discuss whether amino acid therapy is right for you, and, if so, which amino acid you should be taken. 

Amino acid therapy requires personalized doses to work effectively and minimize potential side effects. Schedule an appointment with Renewed Hope Nutrition to receive personalized amino acid dosing instructions and advice on natural support for mental health.

If you would like to learn more about the amino acids and how they help with anxiety, here is a very informative video - Root Causes of Anxiety and Amino Acids for Anxiety with Trudy Scott