Dopamine, Mood & Mental Health with the DUTCH Test
The DUTCH Podcast
Chapters
0:00
Podcast Introduction
2:31
Introduction to Neurotransmitters and Mental Health
5:23
The Bell Curve Model of Neurotransmitters
8:44
Estrogen's Role in Dopamine Regulation
11:20
Hormonal Fluctuations and Mood Changes
14:26
Understanding Catecholamine Markers
17:40
The Importance of MTHFR and COMT in Neurotransmitter Balance
20:40
The Impact of Gut Health on Hormonal Balance
26:10
Updates to the DUTCH Report
27:15
The Impact of Gut Health on Hormonal Balance (cont'd)
30:08
The Importance of Detoxification and Gut Health
33:56
The Role of Microbiome in Hormone Balance
36:15
Understanding Male Hormones and Dopamine Levels
41:24
Catecholamines and Their Impact on Mood
46:25
Cortisol's Role in Hormonal Health
48:42
Integrating Dutch Testing in Clinical Practice
52:51
Closing Thoughts and Resources
The DUTCH Podcast
Dopamine, Mood & Mental Health with the DUTCH Test
Nov 25, 2025
Episode 131
DUTCH Test
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Rostenberg discusses the intricate relationship between neurotransmitters, hormones, and mental health, emphasizing the role of the DUTCH Test in assessing these factors.
This episode also highlights:
- Hormonal fluctuations and their impact on mood
- The intricate relationships between detoxification, gut health, hormones, and neurotransmitters
- The bell curve model to explain neurotransmitter levels, particularly dopamine and estrogen and their influence on mental well-being
- The critical role of cortisol in overall health
- The value of DUTCH testing in understanding hormonal and neurotransmitter interactions
Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Rostenberg’s practice and his coaching program, WellPower. Follow him on Instagram @dr.rostenberg!
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