How Energy Affects Emotions
When taken together, and ONLY when taken together, the proprietary ingredients in N-MET act as metabolic modulators and significantly reduce emotional stress, which in turn releases energy (versus consuming energy).
Stress fatigues because it depletes your body's ATP. ATP is completely necessary for productive purposes (like thinking and working).
Reducing stress releases ATP for use by our tissues for their specific function. Energy to the brain makes it possible to focus and think.
Energy to the muscles lets us work.
But there is more to the N-MET energy story.
Generating calming neurotransmitters requires ATP energy as well as the starting materials tryptophan, glycine, glutamine, and trimethylglycine.
You can't build a house without a foundation, and your body cannot produce the required neurotransmitters without sufficient ATP.
So, we must produce optimal amounts of ATP in our cells. N-MET insures the sustained production of optimum levels of ATP energy by supplying N-acetyl-carnitine, which is required for efficient conversion of fats into ATP.
And by supplying the complex mixture of folic acid, Vitamin B12 and Trimethylglycine necessary to remove damaging homocysteine from the cell, we protect and optimize the cell's ability to make ATP.
Again, administration of individual, simple metabolites such as B-vitamins and folic acid is NOT SUFFICIENT to drive ATP energy production or the synthesis of calming neurotransmitters.
Rather, it is the balanced action of all of the N-MET components together that results in the natural calm and sustained energy that comes from a balanced metabolism.
Finally, we must recognize that a repaired physiology brings with it a healthy psychology.
A calm mind + abundant energy = confidence.
The self-confidence to blow past confusion and fear of the unknown to fulfill our respective destinies. N-MET works equally well for children of all ages above 2 years, and I count myself as an overgrown child.
By Dr. Joel Pardee
©2012 Neural Essence LLC
If you have any questions please leave a comment below.
Autism, the Amygdala & Sensory Overload
The brain needs sufficient Serotonin and L-Glycine to shut down an overactive amygdala. People with low levels of brain Serotonin and Glycine are stuck in a perpetual state of anxiety, fear, and unrest...Otherwise known as Sensory Overload.
Location of the Amygdala in the Brain. The tiny amygdala is located on top of the spinal cord. Nerve signals from the eyes, ears and skin are transmitted to the amygdala where they are analyzed for potential danger.
In our brain fearful emotions are controlled by a tiny organ called the amygdala. It is often referred to as the Anger Management Center.
Here, sensory inputs such a sights, sounds and touch are analyzed for their "danger quotient" and appropriate responses are mounted to escape any perceived danger.
Unless the reasoning part of the brain instructs the amygdala that the sensation is not dangerous, the amygdala automatically triggers a "fight or flight" response.
We have all experienced the effects of being startled and scared. It's an adrenalin rush. In an instant we are on high alert. We panic and are overpowered with an intense urge to fight or run. At the instant we perceive danger, we are thrust into a state of Acute Sensory Overload.
N-MET Diet Basics
N-MET Basics: Part I, How Does N-MET Work?
N-MET brings calm and focus by stimulating (enhancing) the production of calming neurotransmitters in the brain, and by removing destructive metabolites already present.
The result is improved brain function that allows us to better control our emotions.
Most supplements taken orally (or by other means) do not contain components that make it past the blood brain barrier and into the brain.
This is where N-MET is different.
The most famous calming neurotransmitter is Serotonin (the "feel good" hormone), but there are 2 others that are
just as important: Glycine and GABA.
(note: there are many others that play a very important role in the synthesis of these neurotransmitters. More on this later).
Elevation of the neurotransmitters; Glycine, GABA, and Serotonin, as well as removal of the destructive metabolite homocystine all contribute in a different way to control runaway emotions.
How do these neurotransmitter work?
Naturally, it is necessary to know how these neurotransmitters work. Basically, they work by damping down sensory overloads. Take serotonin for instance:
1. An explosion happens = this is a sensory overload to our sense of hearing.
2. We feel Immediate stress (fright). Startle Reflexes respond to help us escape. Cover ears, duck for cover, yell to others, etc.
3. Brain quickly analyses the situation. Determines if there is danger to us.
4. If no danger, the brain triggers an inhibitory response from neurons that contain serotonin. These directly damp down the excited neurons in the brain and thereby relieve the stressful startle response. We become calm. We can focus and think of ways to address the effects of the explosion.
5. Here's the critical point. In order to relieve the stress and
panic of the startle response, we must have sufficient quantities of
serotonin circulating in our brains to damp down the excitation.
And
each and every one of us has slightly different levels of circulating
serotonin; calm people have a lot, nervous people have less. People who
suffer from acute anxiety and sensory overload have the least.
We all
know that one of the hallmarks of autistic behavior is to cover the ears
and find a quiet dark place even in normal ranges of sound and light.
They are experiencing sensory overload. They are stuck in the startle
response mode, because they are not making enough serotonin to damp it
down. The result is anger, frustration, an inability to concentrate,
and emotional stress (and a number of other behaviors we have seen).
N-MET works by enhancing the production of serotonin in the brain, so that sufficient quantities are present to modulate and balance our reactions to stress. It brings the brain back into metabolic balance. Enhancement of serotonin reduces anxiety by producing a calm and accepting mood. It also induces sleep (more on how N-MET helps with sleep later).
The other neurotransmitters glycine and GABA work in a similar manner. Enhancement of glycine levels in brain and reduction of homocysteine significantly reduces fear, anger and aggression (which in men especially is a normal response to danger).
In the same way, elevation of GABA moderates uncontrolled muscular movements, such as self-stimulation, hand flapping, pacing, etc.
In Part II we'll go into more detail on GABA and Glycine. Stay tuned.
If you have any questions about N-MET please feel free to contact me directly.
-Dr. Joel
When N-MET Relieves Sensory Overload
Differences in behavior should be quite noticeable early on. Anger, panic attacks and general agitation are noticeably diminished within a day. General mental confusion and lack of focus take longer (a week or so). Improved sleep about the same.
As you see the beneficial effect, you may want to increase the dose from 2.5ml to 5 ml AM and PM, or not, if the starting dose is working well. Always go for the Minimal Effective Dose. Do not give N-MET within 2-3 hours of bedtime because it contains sustaining energy components that are needed to drive the metabolic synthesis of the calming neurotransmitters, serotonin, glycine and GABA.
The effects are not cumulative or additive, but do require steady use of N-MET. If you miss a dose, just continue with the same regimen.
My wife and I experienced exactly the same sensory overload behaviors with our son, and they were completely and quickly relieved after starting him on N-MET.Remember to be mindful of sufficient sugar in your diet to prevent hypoglycemia. Sugar is highly beneficial because it is the brain's primary energy source, and with N-MET to calm, sugar will not result in hyperactivity (given within reason).
If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me at my personal email address: DrJoel@n-met.com or simply visit the Contact Us page and fill out the form. It will be forwarded directly to my email.
Heat, Autism, and Sensory Overload
It sometimes goes unnoticed that HEAT is a major cause of SENSORY OVERLOAD as it relates to autism.
As the temperature rises, body metabolism works harder to keep body core temperature cool. This leads to both physical and emotional stress. We become agitated, lethargic, frustrated and often downright angry.
Those who are susceptible to SENSORY OVERLOAD feel doubly stressed and out of control. The solution is to stay hydrated, keep cool (AC is a must), lower the lights, find a quiet spot, and keep metabolites replenished.
We find that spacing a dose of N-MET out in 4-5 hour intervals works best. For instance, 2-3 ml every 4-5 hours for younger children, 4-6 ml every 4-5 hours for the older ones. In this sweltering summer, we must be alert to the damaging effects of HEAT on our sensitive children.
Note: N-MET is not recommended for children who are chronically hyperactive, or those currently taking SSRI or MAO antidepressants.
Recent Questions About N-MET
Dr. Joel Pardee answers questions from N-MET users or prospective users. He can be reached at DrJoel@n-met.com. Or you can simply fill out the form at our Contact N-MET page and your question will be forwarded directly to Joel.
Q: I have a 7 year old daugther that has autsim...[we are] having problems with her getting upset and trying to bite herself or stomp her feet very hard, some times she gets out of control. [I] Would like to now more about the product. Looking forward to hearing from you thanks.
Dr. Joel's Answer: I believe your daughter is the perfect candidate for N-MET. My wife and
I experienced exactly the same Sensory Overload behaviors with our son,
and they were completely and quickly relieved after starting him on
N-MET. As detailed in our website, N-MET contains only pure, natural
metabolites that are used everyday by our body and brain. It is
non-allergenic, drug-free, and contains no herbal extracts. I urge you
to try it at your earliest convenience. Start with a dosage of 2.5 ml
in the morning and late afternoon. Dilute it into a sweet, non-dairy
drink that your girl enjoys.
N-MET is extremely tart because there are
no sweeteners (neither sugar nor artificial sweeteners) in it. Watch
her behaviors. You should see beneficial effects within a day or two of
the first dose (no kidding). As you see the beneficial effect, you may
want to increase the dose to 5 ml AM and PM, or not if the starting
dose is working well.
Always go for the Minimal Effective Dose. Do not
give N-MET within 2-3 hours of bedtime because it contains sustaining
energy components that are needed to drive the metabolic synthesis of
the calming neurotransmitters, serotonin, glycine and GABA.
More
details on the mechanism of action and metabolic enhancement therapy are posted on the N-MET.com website.
Also be mindful of sufficient sugar in your daughter's diet to prevent
hypoglycemia. Sugar is highly beneficial because it is the brain's
primary energy source, and with N-MET to calm, sugar will not result in
hyperactivity (given within reason). All our best wishes, and keep us
apprised of your girl's progress. We are here to help.
Q: ...What is in this medication?...With my autisic son I have to be very carefull of his diet and regulate any other changes. So what is in this that can make me confident that it's safe?
Dr. Joel's Answer: Thank you for your inquiry and your rightful and careful concerns for
your guy. We were just as cautious when we began to introduce
components of the formula to our son. A complete list of N-MET
components can be found on the Ordering page of the N-MET.com website,
along with common allergens that are NOT in the formula.
In general,
N-MET contains only the components that are listed, and each component
is in pure form (>99% pure). All of the ingredients are natural
metabolites that we take in through our diet, and are used every day by
the body and brain. They enter normal metabolic pathways and if not used
are excreted within 4-6 hours (the normal turnover rate for these
metabolites). There is no accumulation with repeated dosage, and so no
overdosing can occur.
(editor's note: N-MET is manufactured in the USA, you can have confidence that we use the highest quality ingredients and manufacturing processes.)
The secret to N-MET is that the metabolites in
the formula have been carefully chosen to selectively enhance the
metabolic pathways that produce the inhibitory neurotransmitters;
serotonin, glycine & GABA essential for modulation of Sensory
Overload. The mechanisms of action are documented in more detail in the
website under the various headings of "What is Sensory Overload?",
"Defeating Sensory Overload", etc. N-MET has a very tart taste because
we purposely do not include sugar, artificial sweeteners or
preservatives. So, it must be diluted into any sweet, non-dairy drink
that your son enjoys. We have learned from our son that sugar is an
essential in his diet because it is the brain's primary source of
energy, and because low blood sugar results in hypoglycemia with all the
very debilitating behaviors attendant upon it.
I hope this helps, and
if you have any further questions/concerns at all, please don't hesitate
to Contact Me. We are here to help. Best of Luck to you and yours. It
worked wonders for us. Here's confidently hoping it will for you.
Q: Hi, My son is autistic, 4 years old and recently put on Tenex to control aggression, impulsivity and self injurious behavior. I know Tenex affects norepinephrine and lowers blood pressure. So far he has calmed down but is more prone to crying. I worry about depression or long term side effects. Can your product work effectively as an adjunct to this medication?
Dr. Joel's Answer: Thank you for your thoughtful inquiry. The short answer is YES, N-MET can counter the depressive effects of Tenex. However, I am quite concerned over the depressive side effects of Tenex on a young child....(at the time of this publication)Tenex has not been FDA approved for ADHD/autism, and it has not been approved for children under the age of 12. It is an anti-hypertensive that lowers blood pressure and slows heart rate. The result is a general depression of body function, including brain function, hence the obvious clinical depression that your son is exhibiting. Proceed with extreme caution with this drug. In truth, I would take the agitation over depression. I would also monitor his vital signs daily (blood pressure, heart rate). Is he experiencing constipation, sleeplessness, fatigue, dizziness, etc.). Is his pupil reflex normal (constriction of the eye pupil when shining a light on it)?
Q: Both my husband and I are in the medical field. We have a 22 year old son with autism. His episodes of rage are becoming more violent and all evidenced based medication appear to be ineffective....It is a leap of faith for two scientists to try this product, despite your remarkable credentials....We are close to despair at this point, but still cautious about buying a product over the Internet.
Dr. Joel's Answer: Thank you for your candid and informative inquiry. Here is my equally
candid reply. You and yours are in exactly the same position as my wife
and I were with our son, now 20 years old. N-MET was the answer, which
is precisely why we decided to offer it to the public at large.
As
with you, all drug and behavioral therapies failed for him. With
testosterone driven emergence into adolescence, his rages, panic
attacks, and insomnia reached epidemic proportions, and with increasing
size and strength, he was getting dangerous. I invented N-MET out of the
same sense of desperation that you are experiencing. N-MET worked
wonders for our guy. He is now a happy, loving young man who is gaining
self-confidence and is interacting with others beautifully (See "Dan's
Story") on our N-MET.com website. There you will also find descriptions
of Sensory Overload and the physiologic mechanisms employed by N-MET to
modulate it.
N-MET is safe. It is composed only of pure metabolites used every day by our body and brain. I am not a business man or sales person. I am a professor of medical science, a research scientist, writer, teacher, former dean, father and caretaker of an autistic child. So I'm not good at self-promotion. But I am compelled to recommend this formula that changed all of our lives for the better. Try it. Start with a lower dose (2.5 ml in the AM and PM) and observe. You will then be in position to increase the dose as you see fit. We do 5 ml at 4-5 hour intervals (the normal turnover rate for these metabolites).
The effect of N-MET on quelling anger and agitation
should be evident within an hour or two of taking the 1st dose (I'm not
kidding). Do not take N-MET within 2-3 hours of bedtime, since it
contains components to enhance the sustained production of ATP energy to
drive the synthesis of the inhibitory neurotransmitters, serotonin,
glycine and GABA. Every physiology is unique, so the effect will vary
with individuals. However, we have many, many success stories that
convince us of the general applicability of N-MET to calm, focus and
energize.... As for the drugs, I am dead set against
them....It is not at all clear to me that [they are] beneficial for
autism or ADHD. My very best to your family and especially your guy.
There is a fine person waiting to be released into his true self.
Finally, Keep the Faith and let me know how you are progressing.
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