Dr. Scott Sherr

As I was describing, GABA-aminobutyric acid is one of our primary inhibitory or relaxing neurotransmitters in our brain. And it's the unsung hero of the brain, John. Most people think of the superstar neurotransmitters when we're thinking about the brain or neurotransmitters in general. We're thinking about dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

And these are important, obviously, but in much smaller quantities compared to how much GABA we have in the brain.

And these are important, obviously, but in much smaller quantities compared to how much GABA we have in the brain.

And these are important, obviously, but in much smaller quantities compared to how much GABA we have in the brain.

and so methylene blue itself actually works on a system called the monoamine inhibitory system so it actually prevents the breakdown of norepinephrine dopamine and serotonin and so as a result of this you get more of those neurotransmitters and you get a mood boost as a result of having more of those neurotransmitters around you get more focus a little bit more

and so methylene blue itself actually works on a system called the monoamine inhibitory system so it actually prevents the breakdown of norepinephrine dopamine and serotonin and so as a result of this you get more of those neurotransmitters and you get a mood boost as a result of having more of those neurotransmitters around you get more focus a little bit more

and so methylene blue itself actually works on a system called the monoamine inhibitory system so it actually prevents the breakdown of norepinephrine dopamine and serotonin and so as a result of this you get more of those neurotransmitters and you get a mood boost as a result of having more of those neurotransmitters around you get more focus a little bit more

endurance just because of that piece as well. But the key also is to understand that not only do we wanna be on and focused and energized, we also wanna have time to rest, recover, detox and digest our food. And so it's very important to be thinking about the GABA system. And the problem in our world, in America especially, is that we're a hustle culture as John. We wanna be on all the time.

endurance just because of that piece as well. But the key also is to understand that not only do we wanna be on and focused and energized, we also wanna have time to rest, recover, detox and digest our food. And so it's very important to be thinking about the GABA system. And the problem in our world, in America especially, is that we're a hustle culture as John. We wanna be on all the time.

endurance just because of that piece as well. But the key also is to understand that not only do we wanna be on and focused and energized, we also wanna have time to rest, recover, detox and digest our food. And so it's very important to be thinking about the GABA system. And the problem in our world, in America especially, is that we're a hustle culture as John. We wanna be on all the time.

We wanna be hustling all the time. It's very difficult for us to just shut down and relax. And that's the responsibility of the GABA system. And so a lot of my focus these days with my patients and the work that I do is okay, let's support mitochondrial function. Let's improve your performance.

We wanna be hustling all the time. It's very difficult for us to just shut down and relax. And that's the responsibility of the GABA system. And so a lot of my focus these days with my patients and the work that I do is okay, let's support mitochondrial function. Let's improve your performance.

We wanna be hustling all the time. It's very difficult for us to just shut down and relax. And that's the responsibility of the GABA system. And so a lot of my focus these days with my patients and the work that I do is okay, let's support mitochondrial function. Let's improve your performance.

But at the same time, how are we going to support this GABAergic system in the brain that is so important for us to rest, recover, relax, digest, and detox.

But at the same time, how are we going to support this GABAergic system in the brain that is so important for us to rest, recover, relax, digest, and detox.

But at the same time, how are we going to support this GABAergic system in the brain that is so important for us to rest, recover, relax, digest, and detox.

Ah, so this is a great question. And this is one actually I talk to a lot of my fellow clinicians about because what it comes down to is that GABA deficiency is so prevalent and most of us have no idea that we're GABA deficient. If you're anxious, if you have anxiety, it's very likely that GABA is playing a role here and your GABA deficiency may be a part of this.

Ah, so this is a great question. And this is one actually I talk to a lot of my fellow clinicians about because what it comes down to is that GABA deficiency is so prevalent and most of us have no idea that we're GABA deficient. If you're anxious, if you have anxiety, it's very likely that GABA is playing a role here and your GABA deficiency may be a part of this.

Ah, so this is a great question. And this is one actually I talk to a lot of my fellow clinicians about because what it comes down to is that GABA deficiency is so prevalent and most of us have no idea that we're GABA deficient. If you're anxious, if you have anxiety, it's very likely that GABA is playing a role here and your GABA deficiency may be a part of this.

If you have depression, GABA is often a cause of depression and rumination or perseverating thoughts. Do you have trouble sleeping? If you have trouble sleeping, GABA may be also involved here because GABA is here to help you relax, recover and rejuvenate. Other kinds of things, anxiety, fear, depression, short temper, phobias.