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Neurotransmitter Imbalances

Meaning

Neurotransmitter Imbalances refer to a state where the levels, synthesis, release, or receptor sensitivity of the brain’s chemical messengers are outside the optimal physiological range, leading to dysregulation of mood, sleep, cognition, and hormonal control. These chemical messengers, such as serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine, are crucial for signaling within the central nervous system and directly interface with the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Such imbalances are frequently observed as both a cause and a consequence of chronic stress, hormonal fluctuations, and various endocrine disorders.