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Urinary Neurotransmitter Tests: Adults, Children and Limits.
Posted by Ben White on
Neurotransmitter imbalances can affect mood, behaviour, sleep, and focus in both adults and children. Discover how urine-based neurotransmitter testing can help identify the root cause of symptoms like anxiety, depression, and ADHD — and guide personalised treatment.
Neurotransmitters, Mood and Stress: Cortisol Research Guide.
Posted by Hormone Lab UK Editorial Team on
Stress is not just a feeling — it triggers a cascade of neurochemical signals that activate the HPA axis. This article explores how neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine interact with the stress response, and why mood disorders such as anxiety and depression are so closely linked to HPA axis dysfunction.
Going Through "The Change" - Mood and Menopause
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In perimenopause, falling estradiol doesn’t just trigger hot flashes — it disrupts serotonin production, driving mood swings, brain fog and sleepless nights. Discover the hormonal science behind “the change” and how testing can help.
Testing Urinary Neurotransmitters? Avoid the Big 5 Food
Posted by Dr. Allison Smith on
Discover how certain foods rich in serotonin and dopamine — including bananas, walnuts, pineapples, avocados, and nut butters — can interfere with urinary neurotransmitter testing and lead to false-positive results. Learn why proper test preparation matters, how neurotransmitter urine analysis is interpreted, and how combined neurotransmitter and cortisol testing can provide deeper insight into mood, stress, brain chemistry, and hormonal balance.