06. Depression | Ultimate Human Short

Published: Nov. 2, 2023, 9 a.m.

Get weekly tips on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/\nGet more resources + information from Gary here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka\nThe 1 test that will give you results for life - \u2060order your genetic test here\u2060:\nhttp://10xhealthsystem.com/GENETICTESTGB\nGet the supplements that Gary recommends - Check Them Out Here:\nhttp://10xhealthsystem.com/SUPPLEMENTSGB\nSign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program\nhttps://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate\nECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE\nhttps://echoh2o.com/?oid=19&affid=236\nBODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER\nbodyhealth.com/ultimate\n\nIn this short episode of The Ultimate Human, we\u2019re going to discuss the intriguing relationship between depression and neurotransmitters. Discover how the brain creates emotional states through a specific combination of neurotransmitters, and how an imbalance in these crucial chemicals can affect our moods. Listen in as we unravel the complexities of depression, from its definition as an inadequate supply of serotonin to the limitations of SSRIs in effectively treating this mental health condition. We\u2019ll also uncover how certain nutrient deficiencies and overall gut health can impair our body's ability to synthesize serotonin, leading to anxiety and depression. We discuss the importance of supplementing with methylated nutrients and how genetic testing can help identify these deficiencies.\xa0\xa0\n\nStatistics from Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-disorder-statistics#:~:text=An%20estimated%2026%25%20of%20Americans,substance%20use%20and%20anxiety%20disorders.\n\n(0:00:00) - Depression and the Role of Neurotransmitters\n(0:07:51) - Genetic Testing and Nutritional Supplements\n\nThe Ultimate Human podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user\u2019s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices