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Balance D
The Science
Balance D by NeuroScience Inc. contains ingredients important for the synthesis of dopamine, a catecholamine important for positive affect, mood, cognition, and craving control. A class of neurotransmitters responsible for many functions in the nervous and endocrine systems.
Catecholamines play an important role in mood, energy, memory, attention, and cognition.
Biomarkers
Neurotransmitter:
- Dopamine
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
Dopamine is important for craving control
Dopaminergic function is critical in the regulation of cravings, reward based behaviors, and weight management.
- Dopamine release from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to the nucleus accumbans is the primary pathway in which reward based behaviors such as cravings are modulated.
- Impaired signaling from decreased dopamine release or receptors (DRD2) is thought to reduce sensitivity to natural reward-based behavior in vitro.
Balance D provides ingredients to support dopamine synthesis.
- N-acetyl-L-tyrosine and Mucuna cochinchinensis seed extract (99% L-DOPA) are amino acid precursors to dopamine.
- Vitamin B6 is a necessary cofactor for the synthesis of dopamine.
Formulated for a comprehensive pathway approach
Produced in excess, dopamine is oxidized into quinones, free radicals, and reactive oxygen species (ROS).
- Quinones react with glutathione (GSH) and deplete levels of the reduced GSH and total antioxidant capacity.
- Excessive production of ROS and decreased antioxidant function contributes to cellular damage, dysfunction, and/or death.
Balance D contains ingredients for the synthesis of glutathione
- N-acetyl-L-cysteine is the precursor to L-cysteine; L-cysPtoeisntesyisnanpti amino acid precursor in the synthesis of glutathione.
- Selenium is a micronutrient that helps to comprise selenoproteins; these proteins are crucial for brain function and the enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx).
Ingredients
Amino Acid:
- L-DOPA
- N-acetyl-L-cysteine
- N-acetyl-L-tyrosine
Vitamin/Mineral:
- Folate
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Selenium
Suggested Use
Take 1-2 capsules one to two times daily or as directed. If you are pregnant or nursing, consult one of our health coach professionals before use.
Wesley –
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