Neurotransmitter Level Testing: The Key to Understanding Mental Health Better

When we generally discuss mental illness, we may consider stress, lifestyle, or genetics—but here's an interesting perspective: your brain's "chemical texting system" can be quietly influencing your feelings and behaviours.

Just as your phone requires a good signal to work, your brain requires the proper balance of neurotransmitters to calm you, focus you, and make you happy. When those signals get jumbled up, your mood and energy take a drastic nosedive.

Mental illness has been one of the largest health issues of the modern age. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that 1 in 8 adults worldwide has a mental illness, and conditions related to stress are on the increase.

Lifestyle and environment are their contributors, but an oft-overlooked contributor is neurotransmitter imbalance—a break in the brain's chemical messengers that control mood, energy, attention, and stress response.

Here's an interesting fact you might not know: Did you know that there are over 100 different neurotransmitters hard at work in your brain at this very moment controlling everything from sleep to imagination? However, only a select few—such as serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol—take centre stage in your daily mental well-being.

This is where the neurotransmitter level test comes in. By determining imbalances of brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol, people have a better idea of what causes their mental illness and are able to effectively move towards recovery.

What is a Neurotransmitter Imbalance?

Neurotransmitters are the body's communication system—small messengers that govern how we think, feel, and respond. When these levels become out of balance, it affects emotional well-being directly.

Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic stress, and fatigue have been tightly connected to imbalances of neurotransmitters. For instance:

• Deficiency of serotonin is usually linked to depression, insomnia, and irritability.

•  Imbalance of dopamine may result in lack of motivation, concentration problems, or addictive behaviour.

•  Cortisol, the "stress hormone," when raised chronically, brings about anxiety, weight gain, and burnout.

A neurotransmitter imbalance test identifies these imbalances early, providing insight that transcends surface symptoms.

👉 Did you know? More than 90% of serotonin—the "happiness chemical"—is made in your gut, and not your brain, so it's no wonder why gut health is so tightly linked with mood and mental health.

Symptoms of Neurotransmitter Imbalance in Adults

Identifying the symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance is half the battle. Some of the most prevalent ones are:

• Persisting low mood or depression

• Lack of focus or memory loss

• Disturbances in sleep (sleeping too little or too much)

• Insistent fatigue or burnout

• Increased anxiety or irritability

• Sugar, caffeine, or alcohol cravings

• Inexplicable physical symptoms like headaches or stomach problems

If you resonate with a number of these indicators, it could be time to take a neurotransmitter level test. 

👉 Here is an interesting fact: Your brain consumes approximately 20% of the entire energy output of your body despite it being only about 2% of body weight—and neurotransmitters are the small messengers powering this force. 

How the NeuroSpot Test Helps?

The NeuroSpot Test is an advanced neurotransmitter imbalance test that uses science to measure the body's levels of essential neurotransmitters and stress hormones. 

With only one urine and saliva sample, NeuroSpot provides an in-depth report of your brain chemistry, allowing you to see the individualized biochemical patterns impacting your mental well-being. The test checks for vital neurotransmitters like:

•   Serotonin – The "happiness hormone" that regulates mood stability.

•   Dopamine – The “feel-good hormone” linked to motivation and memory.

•   Noradrenaline & Adrenaline – Regulate focus, energy, and the body’s stress response.

•   Cortisol – The “stress hormone” that influences metabolism and emotional resilience.

What sets NeuroSpot apart is its capacity to illuminate concealed patterns of stress and imbalance that aren't evident in everyday life. For example, why does one individual stress-eat when another loses their appetite when under pressure? Such distinctions tend to be based on neurotransmitter function, which the test reveals.

With these findings, people can implement targeted lifestyle, nutritional, and therapeutic modifications, so they get on a tailored path to mental health.

👉 Here is a fascinating insight: Imbalances in neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin don’t just affect mood—they can directly impact sleep cycles, which is why many people with anxiety or depression also struggle with insomnia.

Why Consult Dr Bakshi’s Advanced Diagnostics (DBAD)?

When it comes to providing accuracy and overall care, Dr Bakshi's Advanced Diagnostics (DBAD) is a go-to partner in innovative healthcare solutions. Here's why you need to approach DBAD for your neurotransmitter level test:

✅ Exclusivity of Access to International Tests – DBAD is India's sole partner of advanced German diagnostic tests such as NeuroSpot, ImuPro, and so on.

✅ Pan-India Home Sample Collection – Our trained experts pick up samples from the comfort of your home, for utmost convenience.

✅ Expert Guidance – Our certified team of dieticians, doctors, and counsellors offer thorough pre- and post-test consults, empowering you to take action on your results.

✅ Confidentiality Guaranteed – DBAD is serious about privacy, ensuring that all client information remains strictly confidential.

✅ Expertise Proven – Having more than 10 years of experience and thousands of happy patients, public figures among them, DBAD has earned a reputation of precision and care.

👉 If you are interested to learn more about our services, then you may visit the official website of DBAD's Dr Bakshi's Advanced Diagnostics in order to book your test and start your own customized wellness journey!