Genetic Variants & Brain Symptoms

Psychiatric symptoms normally are not caused by a specific gene. Instead, certain genes, or rather genetic variants, raise our vulnerability to developing depression, anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, hyperactivity, angry outbursts and psychosisIn this newsletter, I hope to demystify the various ways this can happen.I’ll discuss:* The relationship between genes and the proteins they code for* The role of methylation and oxidative stress in gene expression* The types of proteins that are especially important in brain health* Examples of variants that can impact neurotransmitter functioning and thus symptomsTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe