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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: The Function of Neurotransmitters and Their Disruptors
Description: Why might my child be behaving this way. Toxins, inflammation on the brain, infections, and gut disruption reduce the production of neurotransmitters.
WHAT IS A NEUROTRANSMITTER?
Neurotransmitters can be thought of as the brain’s messengers. They are chemicals made in the digestive tract, or in the brain. They transmit messages vital to our brain’s ability to function properly, our body’s muscle movements, and more. They regulate our moods, appetite, and sleep. They even control our body’s response to pain. If the volume of these chemicals is too low or too high, the message is not s...