A deficiency of acetylcholine?
The neurotransmitter acetylcholine is involved in memory, creativity and the speed of the brain. If someone is less creative, slower to understand, less empathetic, curious or less able to remember than before, then there may be a deficiency of acetylcholine in the brain.
During the Introduction to trip therapy Among other things, we are testing acetylcholine
Supplementing with acetylcholine
Supplementing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine can bring noticeable improvements. Creativity, faster thinking, better memory and faster reflexes. You may also be more inclined to take on new things earlier. In short, you are more flexible and your brain works faster when acetylcholine is at its peak.
The replenishment of acetylcholine can be achieved through diet, herbs, supplements, and activities.
Nutrition and acetylcholine
Healthy eating is the foundation of a healthy brain. Fill your healthy diet with the following foods to increase acetylcholine.
- Artichoke
- Eggplant
- Avocado
- Leaf vegetables
- Beans and legumes
- Mushrooms
- Chocolate (As pure as possible)
- Eggs
- Goji berries
- Green tea
- Barley malt
- Hemp seeds
- Nuts
- Chamomile
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Soybeans
- Tofu
- Meat (grass-fed)
- Fish (fatty)
- Seeds
- Sunflower seeds
Herbs and acetylcholine
Increasing acetylcholine with strong medicinal herbs is an option for many people. However, a small group of people, such as pregnant women and individuals taking certain medications, should be cautious. Personal advice is recommended.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba improves the production, release and activity of acetylcholine, GABA, serotonin and dopamine. You can buy Ginkgo as a supplement or you can make tea from this herb.
Salvia officinalis
Another name for Salvia officinalis is sage. Besides preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine, sage also acts as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and blood pressure reducer. Sage can be brewed into tea or used as a herb in the kitchen.
Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa Monnieri prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholine esterase. Bacopa Monnieri is also called brain tonicum.
Supplements and acetylcholine
To increase the level of acetylcholine in the brain, the precursors of acetylcholine can be taken together with substances required for conversion to acetylcholine.
Precursors of Acetylcholine:
Alpha-GPC
Citicoline
SAMe
Choline
Auxiliary substances:
B vitamins
Magnesium
What else you can do
Brain training, balance exercises, dancing, sports, strength training and meditation have a positive effect on the balance of neurotransmitters including acetylcholine. Challenge yourself a little more often and try new things without overthinking it too much.
A warning about too much acetylcholine
If there is an excess of acetylcholine compared to dopamine, there can be tremors. Even Parkinson’s disease is the result of this imbalance. Do you notice that increasing acetylcholine leads to tremors? Then reduce the intake a little and ensure that dopamine levels rise compared to acetylcholine. Increasing dopamine can be achieved by reducing glutamate, which can be done by increasing GABA. All neurotransmitters affect each other and everything must be in balance.
Other neurotransmitters
Would you like to read more about the other neurotransmitters? Here is a list of the articles that have already been written.
Personal advice
In trip therapy we provide personalized advice to balance the neurotransmitters before a psychedelic session. Balancing the neurotransmitters alone often already provides relief from symptoms and ensures that a psychedelic session is more pleasant and effective. If you would like to take advantage of our holistic service, please contact us.