Unlocking Peak Performance: The Four NeuralFlex Profiles

At ASPN, we believe that the key to optimizing performance lies in understanding your unique brain chemistry. Through our proprietary NeuralFlex profiling system, we identify your dominant neurotransmitter and brain function to craft customized protocols for mental, physical, and biological optimization.

By combining advanced neuroscience, at-home salivary brain function testing, and a 30-question assessment, we create tailored recommendations for nutrition, supplementation, sleep, mental optimization, and training to help you unlock your peak potential.

The Science of NeuralFlex

Your brain’s neurotransmitters—dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and acetylcholine—are essential to how you think, feel, and perform. Each neurotransmitter plays a distinct role in regulating motivation, focus, stress response, and recovery.

Our 4 distinct NeuralFlex Profiles leverage this science, using evidence-based insights to determine how your brain functions under stress, during recovery, and at peak performance.

1. Dopamine-Dominant Profile: The Achiever

• Characteristics: Driven, competitive, highly motivated, goal-oriented, and thrives under pressure.

 

2. Serotonin-Dominant Profile: The Harmonizer

• Characteristics: Calm, empathetic, emotionally stable, resilient, and excels in collaborative environments.

 

3. GABA-Dominant Profile: The Stabilizer

• Characteristics: Relaxed, composed, methodical, steady, and performs well under stress.

 

4. Acetylcholine-Dominant Profile: The Strategist

• Characteristics: Creative, adaptable, curious, strategic, and excels in problem-solving and multitasking.

 

Armed with this knowledge, we build personalized plans to enhance your performance holistically.

Nutrition: Fueling Your Brain and Body

The foods you consume impact neurotransmitter synthesis, energy levels, and recovery. Evidence-based recommendations include:

• High-Protein Diets: Protein-rich foods support dopamine synthesis through amino acids like tyrosine (Fernstrom & Fernstrom, 2007).
• Complex Carbohydrates: Necessary for serotonin-dominant individuals to enhance mood and focus by increasing tryptophan availability (Fernstrom, 2013).
• Micronutrient Support: Magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins have been linked to improved brain and muscle function (Ganguly & Alam, 2015; Derbyshire, 2018).

 

Timing matters, too. Pre-workout nutrition enhances performance, while post-workout meals aid in muscle repair and glycogen replenishment (Kerksick et al., 2017).

Supplementation: Targeted Support

Supplementation enhances neurotransmitter balance and fills gaps in nutrition. Recommendations include:

• L-Theanine: Supports relaxation and focus by modulating alpha brain waves (Nathan et al., 2018).
• Adaptogens: Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce cortisol and improve stress resilience (Chandrasekhar et al., 2012).
• Electrolytes: Essential for acetylcholine-dominant individuals during high-intensity training to maintain neural function and hydration (Sawka et al., 2007).

 

Sleep: Recharge and Recover

Sleep is essential for cognitive and physical recovery. NeuralFlex-specific strategies include:

• Optimized Sleep Routines: Consistent sleep schedules and reduced blue light exposure improve sleep efficiency (Walker, 2017).
• Natural Sleep Aids: Magnesium supplementation supports better sleep quality by influencing GABA activity (Abbasi et al., 2012).
• Circadian Alignment: Aligning sleep with natural rhythms enhances recovery and performance (Foster & Kreitzman, 2017).

 

Training: Maximizing Physical Performance

Your workout regimen should reflect your brain chemistry and physical goals. NeuralFlex integrates neuroscience into personalized training plans:

• Dopamine-Dominant Individuals: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) aligns with their drive and energy, shown to boost dopamine release (Fisher et al., 2016).
• GABA-Dominant Individuals: Yoga and endurance training complement their calm yet steady approach and enhance relaxation (Ross et al., 2010).
• Serotonin-Dominant Individuals: Aerobic exercises improve mood and focus through serotonin pathways (Chaouloff, 1989).
• Acetylcholine-Dominant Individuals: Skill-based activities like martial arts enhance coordination and cognitive engagement (Lojovich, 2010).

 

Active recovery techniques, such as dynamic stretching and foam rolling, further support nervous system restoration (Cheatham et al., 2015).

Mental Optimization: Strengthening the Mind

NeuralFlex also targets the mental side of performance with strategies for goal setting, stress management, and cognitive enhancement:

• SMART Goals: Research supports the use of specific, measurable goals to improve motivation and achievement (Locke & Latham, 2006).
• Visualization Techniques: Mental rehearsal primes the brain for success, as evidenced in sports psychology research (Cumming & Williams, 2012).
• Mindfulness Practices: Meditation and breathing exercises reduce stress and enhance focus through neuroplasticity (Tang et al., 2015).

 

The ASPN Advantage

ASPN’s NeuralFlex profiling system takes a revolutionary approach to health and performance by integrating the latest neuroscience research with personalized coaching. By addressing your unique neurotransmitter dominance, we provide a roadmap for optimizing every aspect of your life:

• Nutrition to fuel your brain and body.
• Supplementation to fill critical gaps.
• Sleep strategies to recharge your mind and muscles.
• Training plans to harness your full potential.
• Mental optimization to stay sharp and resilient.

 

Whether you're a high performer, an athlete, or someone striving for better health, ASPN gives you the tools to thrive.

Take the first step toward unlocking your peak potential with ASPN and experience a level of performance you never thought possible.