I read an article about one of the neurotransmitters which arise from triptophan (the turkey chemical that makes us all sleepy!) and it was quite interesting. I wont bother to quote I'll just post the link:
http://metatoninresearch.org/
Metatonin in a 'metatonin release' where high ammounts of this substance created by the pineal saturate surrounding areas of tissue and are absorbed by the brain, are said to result in experiences including OBEs NDEs and other altered states of consciousness. They suggest that this neurotransmitter may be the chemical that eases our consciousness into the body at birth, and helps ease it out at death because its naturally in high concentrations during these times.
Very interesting read, and I wonder if we can find metatonin supplements online? In an experiment they gave volunteers synthetic metatonin in high doses by IV and the reported things like OBEs.
Anyone else come across any more mention of this neurotransmitter in this context on the net??