Dopamine is important for craving control
Dopaminergic function is critical in balancing cravings, reward based behaviors, and healthy weight management
„ Dopamine release from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to the nucleus accumbans is the primary pathway in which reward based behaviors such as cravings are modulated
„ Impaired signaling from decreased dopamine release or receptors (DRD2) is thought to reduce sensitivity to natural reward-based behavior
Balance D provides ingredients to support dopamine synthesis
„ N-acetyl-L-tyrosine and Mucuna cochinchinensis seed extract (99% L-DOPA) are amino acid precursors to dopamine
„ Vitamin B6 is a necessary cofactor for the synthesis of dopamine

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Formulated for a comprehensive pathway approach
Produced in excess, dopamine is oxidized into quinones, free radicals, and reactive oxygen species (ROS)
„ Quinones react with glutathione (GSH) and deplete levels of the reduced GSH and total antioxidant capacity
„ Excessive production of ROS and decreased antioxidant function contributes to cellular damage, dysfunction, and/or death
Balance D contains ingredients for the synthesis of glutathione
„ N-acetyl-L-cysteine is the precursor to L-cysteine; L-cysteine is an amino acid precursor in the synthesis of glutathione
„ Selenium is a micronutrient that helps to comprise selenoproteins; these proteins are crucial for brain function and the enzyme glutathione peroxidase