{"id":10866,"date":"2020-06-30T12:23:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T11:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/?p=10866"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T08:36:49","slug":"the-neurotransmitter-acetylcholine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/en\/de-neurotransmitter-acetylcholine\/","title":{"rendered":"The neurotransmitter acetylcholine"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"een-tekort-aan-acetylcholine\">A deficiency of acetylcholine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">During the <a href=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/en\/psychedelic-therapy-intake\/\">Introduction to trip therapy<\/a> Among other things, we are testing acetylcholine<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"acetylcholine-aanvullen\">Supplementing with acetylcholine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The replenishment of acetylcholine can be achieved through diet, herbs, supplements, and activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"voeding-en-acetylcholine\">Nutrition and acetylcholine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthy eating is the foundation of a healthy brain. Fill your healthy diet with the following foods to increase acetylcholine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artichoke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggplant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avocado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaf vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beans and legumes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mushrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate (As pure as possible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goji berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green tea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barley malt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hemp seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chamomile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soybeans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tofu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meat (grass-fed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish (fatty)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeds <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"10872\" src=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ei-spinazi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10872\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ei-spinazi.jpg 480w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ei-spinazi-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"510\" data-id=\"1705\" src=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/testosteron-voeding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1705\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/testosteron-voeding.jpg 825w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/testosteron-voeding-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/testosteron-voeding-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"kruiden-en-acetylcholine\">Herbs and acetylcholine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"2636\" src=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gingko.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2636\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gingko.jpg 766w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gingko-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gingko-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ginkgo Biloba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"637\" data-id=\"10869\" src=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bacopa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bacopa.jpg 967w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bacopa-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bacopa-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bacopa Monnieri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"10870\" src=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Salie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10870\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Salie.jpg 800w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Salie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Salie-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ginkgo Biloba<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salvia officinalis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacopa Monnieri<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bacopa Monnieri prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholine esterase. Bacopa Monnieri is also called brain tonicum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"supplementen-en-acetylcholine\">Supplements and acetylcholine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To increase the level of acetylcholine in the brain, the precursors of acetylcholine can be taken together with substances required for conversion to acetylcholine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Precursors of Acetylcholine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alpha-GPC<br>Citicoline<br>SAMe<br>Choline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auxiliary substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B vitamins<br>Magnesium<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"wat-je-nog-meer-kunt-doen\">What else you can do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"een-waarschuwing-over-te-veel-acetylcholine\">A warning about too much acetylcholine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is an excess of acetylcholine compared to dopamine, there can be tremors. Even Parkinson\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"andere-neurotransmitters\">Other neurotransmitters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to read more about the other neurotransmitters? Here is a list of the articles that have already been written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/en\/de-neurotransmitter-gaba\/\">GABA<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/en\/dopamine-more-happiness-when-dopamine-is-in-balance\/\">Dopamine<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/en\/serotonin-is-an-important-link-for-unhappiness\/\">Serotonin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"persoonlijk-advies\">Personal advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Een tekort aan acetylcholine? De neurotransmitter acetylcholine is betrokken bij geheugen, creativiteit en de snelheid van het brein. Als iemand minder creatief, trager van begrip, minder empathisch, nieuwsgierig of minder goed kan onthouden dan voorheen dan kan het zijn dat er een tekort aan acetylcholine in het brein aanwezig is. 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