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ADHD: Zinc Deficiency & Copper Excess (Part 1)

Posted by Hormone Lab UK Editorial Team on

Mineral imbalances — particularly zinc deficiency, excess copper, and lead exposure — are frequently overlooked contributors to ADHD in children. This article explores the science behind these imbalances and how correcting them through testing and supplementation can improve attention, behaviour, and treatment outcomes.

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The Birth Control Pill Coin Flip – Heads or Tails?

Posted by Dr. Kate Placzek on

The contraceptive pill is one of the most widely used medications in the world — but its effects on mood, brain chemistry and hormone balance are still poorly understood. This article explores how synthetic hormones disrupt oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol and neurotransmitters, and why some women are far more vulnerable to depression and anxiety as a result.

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Impact of Excersise on Your Brain

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Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for preventing and treating depression — yet its neurochemical effects are still underappreciated. From boosting serotonin and dopamine to increasing GABA through yoga, physical activity reshapes the brain in ways that rival pharmaceutical interventions. This article explores the science behind exercise and mood, and what it means for your neurotransmitter health.

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Feel Awful at "That Time of The Month"? It's More than Just Your Hormones.

Posted by Dr. Kate Placzek on

Explore the powerful connection between hormones, neurotransmitters, and mood in PMS and PMDD. Learn how progesterone, allopregnanolone, GABA, serotonin, cortisol, and estrogen fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle may contribute to anxiety, irritability, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and severe premenstrual symptoms. Discover how hormone and neurotransmitter testing can help identify underlying imbalances linked to menstrual mood disorders. 

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Why Low Libido in Peri-Menopausal Patients?

Posted by Dr. Kate Placzek on

Low libido in perimenopause is rarely just one thing — it’s a mosaic of hormonal, physical and lifestyle factors. From falling oestrogen and DHEA to thyroid dysfunction and metabolic syndrome, discover what’s really driving the loss of desire and how hormone testing can help.

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