Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — mass spectrometry

Food is medicine. It’s well understood that the food we eat provides the amino acids, micronutrients (e.g. vitamins and minerals) and macronutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates) we need to sustain our lives. However, it may come as a surprise to know that some foods contain more than just the amino acid precursors to neurotransmitters — they actually contain high levels of some neurotransmitters themselves, like serotonin and dopamine. For some people, a diet rich in those foods that are high in neurotransmitters lends just the balance they need to feel well in lieu of psychotropic medication. As an example, someone...

DHEA and DHEA-S are the most abundant steroid hormones in the body and play a critical role in brain health, mood regulation, and cognitive function. This article explains the biochemical distinction between the two, how they act as neurosteroids, and why measuring DHEA-S is the gold standard for assessing adrenocortical activity.