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Pro-Dopamine Regulator (KB220) A Fifty Year Sojourn to Combat Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS): Evidence Based

Blum Kenneth^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}, Modestino J Edward^7,11, Gondre Lewis C Marjorie^7,12

¹Western University Health Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Pomona, CA.

CPQ Neurology and Psychology

|April 9, 2019

Summary

KB220, a neuro-nutrient, shows promise for addiction treatment by promoting dopamine homeostasis, unlike traditional methods. Further research into its genetic links and mechanisms is ongoing for addiction and pain management.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Nutrigenomics
Addiction Research

Context:

The global opioid and drug epidemic presents a significant public health challenge.
Current FDA-approved treatments for addiction primarily focus on blocking dopamine, with potential long-term drawbacks.
Existing strategies struggle to innovate effectively against widespread substance use disorders.

Purpose:

To explore the potential of the neuro-nutrient KB220 as an alternative therapeutic agent for addiction.
To investigate KB220's effects on the brain's reward system and neurotransmitter signaling.
To advance Precision Addiction Management (PAM) through genetic risk assessment, including the Genetic Addiction Risk Score (GARS®).

Summary:

KB220 has demonstrated positive effects in multiple studies, including reduced craving, relapse prevention, and modulation of stress-related behaviors.
Research suggests KB220 may induce "dopamine homeostasis," aiding in the normalization of brain neurotransmitter signaling.
Evidence supports KB220's potential in addressing both genetic and epigenetic factors contributing to addiction.

Impact:

KB220 shows promise as a pro-dopamine regulator for addiction and pain management.
Findings encourage the development of nutrigenomic solutions for various addictive disorders, including Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS).
Continued research aims to elucidate KB220's mechanism of action and optimize its application in personalized addiction treatment.

Keywords:

Annotated Genetic Addiction Risk Score (GARS®)Kb220 Precision Addiction Management (PAM®)Restoregen Variant

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