Category Archives: Adrenergic System

Tyrosine and Tryptophan: Neurotransmitter Modulation

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Neurotransmitters are signal messengers used in the central nervous system. The central nervous system including the brain uses electrical signals to allow communication between neurones. However, gaps (synapses) between the neurones prevent the electrical signals travelling directly from one neurone … Continue reading →

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L-Tyrosine: Fights Stress and Fatigue

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Brain cells use neurotransmitters to communicate with themselves and the rest of the body. Neurotransmitters are synthesised in nerve cells, released into the synapse and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell. One group of neurotransmitters, collectively called the catecholamines, … Continue reading →

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