Neurotransmitters · Dr Eric Braverman

Braverman Test — Acetylcholine Nature

Identify whether acetylcholine is your dominant neurotransmitter through this questionnaire inspired by Dr Eric Braverman's work. Acetylcholine governs creativity, intuition, memory and empathy. The higher your score, the more acetylcholine dominates your nervous profile.

The Acetylcholine dominance test is derived from Dr Eric Braverman's work (The Edge Effect, 2004). It evaluates whether acetylcholine is your dominant neurotransmitter, meaning the one that most shapes your personality, memory and cognitive functioning.

Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter of memory, creativity, intuition and mental quickness. Cholinergic-dominant personalities are creative, intuitive, empathetic and possess great emotional sensitivity.

Points forts

+ Understand whether your creativity, intuition and empathy reflect a cholinergic dominance
+ Identify your natural strengths: sharp memory, fertile imagination, capacity to build deep connections with others
+ Adapt your lifestyle to nourish your acetylcholine (choline, lecithin, omega-3, intellectual stimulation)

Limites

- Subjective self-assessment, not clinically validated
- The neurotransmitter profile fluctuates according to lifestyle
- Does not replace urinary neurotransmitter testing

Votre protocole naturel

Nourish your acetylcholine without overloading it

With a moderate cholinergic profile, the goal is to maintain regular choline intake without overdoing it. Consume 2 whole eggs per day (294 mg of choline), fatty fish 2 to 3 times per week (sardine, mackerel, wild salmon for phosphatidylcholine), soy lecithin (1 tablespoon per day) and cruciferous vegetables regularly (broccoli, cauliflower for betaine). Foods rich in vitamin B5 (avocado, mushrooms, sunflower seeds) and vitamin B1 (wheat germ, legumes) support the production of acetyl-CoA, the second precursor of acetylcholine. Aim for 425 to 550 mg of choline per day according to your sex.

Manage your emotional sensitivity

The moderate cholinergic profile confers great empathy and rich relational sensitivity, but can also lead to emotional overload, rumination and a tendency to absorb others' emotions. To channel this sensitivity without extinguishing it, practice mindfulness (10 to 15 minutes of meditation per day), which has demonstrated its ability to regulate cholinergic cortical activity. Learn to distinguish your own emotions from those you perceive in others. Heart rate coherence breathing (5 seconds inhalation, 5 seconds exhalation, 3 times per day) regulates vagal tone without exacerbating it. Expressive writing (journaling) allows you to externalize ruminations by putting them on paper.

Balance your other neurotransmitters

A moderate cholinergic profile gains from being balanced by the three other neurotransmitters. If you lack dopamine (fatigue, procrastination), add tyrosine-rich foods (almonds, turkey, banana) and practice dynamic physical exercise in the morning. If you lack GABA (anxiety, muscle tension), integrate magnesium bisglycinate (300 mg in the evening), taurine and fermented foods. If you lack serotonin (insomnia, irritability), increase tryptophan (turkey, dark chocolate, cashews) and expose yourself to natural light early in the morning. The balance of four neurotransmitters is what Braverman calls the Edge Effect: the optimal point of brain performance.

Exploit your creativity as a natural strength

Moderate acetylcholine gives you a natural advantage in creativity, intuition and learning capacity. Exploit these strengths by engaging in activities that stimulate them: creative writing, visual arts, music, brainstorming, project design. Cholinergic cortical circuits are particularly active during phases of learning new skills. Give yourself regular intellectual challenges: learn a language, take an online course, read in an unfamiliar field. These activities strengthen your cholinergic connections while providing natural pleasure linked to your profile.

Phytotherapy adapted to moderate profile

For a moderate cholinergic profile, phytotherapy should support without over-stimulating. Ginkgo biloba (120 mg per day of standardized EGb 761 extract) optimizes cerebral circulation and cholinergic transmission without excess. Bacopa monnieri (150 to 300 mg per day) supports memory and BDNF in a gentle and progressive manner. Rhodiola rosea (200 to 400 mg per day) helps manage emotional stress typical of cholinergic profile while supporting catecholamines (dopamine, noradrenaline), balancing the profile. In gemmotherapy, linden bud (Tilia tomentosa, 5 to 10 drops in the evening) eases rumination and hypersensitivity, while hazelnut bud (Corylus avellana, 5 to 10 drops in the morning) supports cerebral circulation.

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Protect your cholinergic capital through diet

As a dominant acetylcholine, you naturally consume a lot of this neurotransmitter. Your body therefore has high needs for choline, its direct precursor. Aim for 550 to 700 mg of choline per day: 2 to 3 whole eggs (441 mg), daily fatty fish (sardine, mackerel, herring for phosphatidylcholine), liver once per week (420 mg per 100 g), soy lecithin in granules. Long-chain omega-3 (DHA) is essential to maintain neuronal membrane fluidity and proper functioning of your cholinergic receptors. Don't forget cofactors: vitamin B5 (avocado, shiitake mushrooms), vitamin B1 (sunflower seeds, wheat germ) and magnesium (nuts, magnesium-rich mineral water).

Manage parasympathetic excess and emotional overload

Marked acetylcholine dominance can sometimes tip into parasympathetic excess: digestive cramps, diarrhea, excessive salivation, bradycardia (slow pulse), and especially exhausting hyperempathy where you absorb others' emotions like a sponge. Mental rumination (dwelling on the same thoughts in a loop) is the main trap of the cholinergic profile. To counterbalance, stimulate your catecholamines (dopamine and noradrenaline) through dynamic physical exercise in the morning (running, HIIT, weight training), bright light exposure at waking and tyrosine-rich foods (almonds, banana, turkey, avocado). Cold shower at the end of showering (30 seconds) stimulates noradrenaline and rebalances your sympathetic system against your dominant parasympathetic.

Channel your creativity and intuition

Your cholinergic dominance gives you exceptional creative and intuitive capacities. The trap is staying in the world of ideas and dreams without ever materializing (the gentle dreamer your loved ones describe). To transform your inner richness into concrete accomplishments, combine it with dopaminergic practices: set precise and measurable goals, break your creative projects into steps, celebrate each accomplishment. Channel your imagination through writing, painting, music, creative cooking or any form of regular artistic expression. Continuous learning (languages, instruments, new skills) is your natural fuel and keeps your cholinergic circuits in peak condition. Be careful not to disperse your creative energy across too many simultaneous projects.

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Braverman Test — Acetylcholine Nature

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Votre protocole naturel

Nourish your acetylcholine without overloading it

Manage your emotional sensitivity

Balance your other neurotransmitters

Exploit your creativity as a natural strength

Phytotherapy adapted to moderate profile

Comprendre tes resultats en profondeur

Maintenir votre équilibre

Protect your cholinergic capital through diet

Manage parasympathetic excess and emotional overload

Channel your creativity and intuition

Comprendre tes resultats en profondeur

Comprendre ton terrain pour mieux agir