neurotransmitter dominance

Neurotransmitter dominance refers to the idea that certain neurotransmitters can be more prominent in influencing an individual's physiological and psychological characteristics. Charles Poliquin discusses the concept in the context of personalized training approaches and mentions the Braverman Test as a tool for determining an individual's dominant neurotransmitter. He highlights that true complete dominance of a single neurotransmitter is rare, but people often show a tendency towards certain neurotransmitter behaviors. For instance, someone may be more dopamine and acetylcholine dependent, needing both for optimal functioning, while others might have a deficiency in GABA or serotonin, influencing their ability to experience calmness or joy, respectively 1.