165: Roy Krebs - Optimizing Neurotransmitters To Level Up Your Brain

165: Roy Krebs - Optimizing Neurotransmitters To Level Up Your Brain

Author: Dr. Anthony Gustin January 19, 2023 Duration: 1:01:36

Dr. Anthony Gustin chats with Roy Krebs, founder and CEO of Natural Stacks, to discuss the natural state of our brain's four major neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and acetylcholine.

 

After studying these chemical messengers for over 10 years, Roy explains how our bodies are genetically predisposed to create one neurotransmitter more efficiently than the others. Unfortunately, a dominance in one neurotransmitter then creates a deficiency in the rest.

 

Neurotransmitter deficiencies may cause everything from brain fog, procrastination, and anxiety to low libido and even weight gain. 

 

So Roy says the secret to better brain health and performance is learning how to balance and optimize our neurotransmitters naturally. 

 

You'll hear his best tips on how to do that with the right environment and supplements (and what to avoid).

 

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • What it feels like to be high or low in each neurotransmitter 
  • How your genetics and environment (diet, sleep, sunshine exposure, etc.) affect your neurotransmitter levels
  • How to find your dominant neurotransmitters with a simple True/False online test
  • How to create an optimal balance of neurotransmitters naturally
  • Which essential nutrients for brain health most people need more of
  • What inspired Roy to found Natural Stacks
  • How to take the right supplements to match your activity, whether you're working out, meditating, or crushing your day at the office
  • Which supplements almost act like drugs and mess with the natural function of your brain
  • How to judge supplements for brain support in a mostly unregulated industry

 

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Dr. Anthony Gustin operates from a simple yet profound premise: health is our default setting. His The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin is built on the idea that so much of what we call illness or fatigue stems from a mismatch between our biology and the world we've built. This isn't just another health podcast offering quick fixes. Instead, each conversation is a deep, practical exploration of how to construct a life that aligns with our fundamental needs. You'll hear from a carefully selected roster of experts-nutrition scientists, innovative fitness practitioners, and researchers who are redefining their fields. The discussions move beyond surface-level advice to examine the root causes of metabolic dysfunction, low energy, and chronic stress. What makes this podcast particularly valuable is its commitment to translation; complex biochemistry and physiology are broken down into actionable insights you can use immediately. Episodes regularly delve into the nuances of ancestral eating patterns, the science of strength and movement, and the environmental toxins that disrupt our systems. The goal is always clarity and application, providing a roadmap to strip away the noise of modern health trends and rebuild what Dr. Gustin calls a proper human environment. Tune in for thoughtful, evidence-based dialogues that empower you to reclaim the vitality that should be your natural state.
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