{"id":571,"date":"2026-08-20T17:08:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=571"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:45:17","slug":"acetylcholine","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/glossar\/acetylcholin\/","title":{"rendered":"Acetylcholine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#definition-von-acetylcholin\">Definition of acetylcholine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hintergrund\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mangel-vs-uberaktivitat\">Deficiency vs. hyperactivity<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#behandlung-mit-acetylcholin\">Treatment with acetylcholine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis or advice. If you are unsure, or if you require a personalised treatment plan, it is essential that you consult a qualified specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition-von-acetylcholin\">Definition of acetylcholine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acetylcholine is one of the most important neurotransmitters in the human body and plays a central role in signal transmission between nerve cells (neurons) and between nerve and muscle cells. It plays a key role in controlling muscle contractions, regulating heart function and the activity of the autonomic nervous system. Furthermore, acetylcholine influences cognitive processes such as learning, memory and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/service-information\/contact\/\">Contact us for a no-obligation enquiry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-anchor-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hintergrund\">Background<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the field of aesthetics, acetylcholine is particularly relevant in the context of the treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). In this condition, sweat production is triggered by excessive activity of the acetylcholine system in the sweat glands. Botulinum toxin (Botox) is frequently used to block the release of acetylcholine at the nerve endings, thereby reducing sweat production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mangel-vs-uberaktivitat\">Deficiency vs. hyperactivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deficiency or malfunction of acetylcholine can lead to neurological disorders such as myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) or Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Conversely, overactivity of the system can cause undesirable effects such as excessive sweating or muscle twitching (<a href=\"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/glossary\/spastik\/\">Spasticity<\/a>). The targeted modulation of the acetylcholine system through medication or treatments such as Botox injections therefore offers a wide range of therapeutic options, both in medicine and in cosmetic surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/service-information\/contact\/\">Contact us for a no-obligation enquiry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1744\" height=\"1612\" src=\"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin.png\" alt=\"Schematic representation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and its effect on the nerve cell\" class=\"wp-image-274 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin.png 1744w, https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin-768x710.png 768w, https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin-1024x946.png 1024w, https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin-1536x1420.png 1536w, https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-03_Acetylcholin-40x37.png 40w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1744px) 100vw, 1744px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"behandlung-mit-acetylcholin\">Treatment with acetylcholine<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the treatment also carries risks such as temporary muscle weakness, allergic reactions, localised swelling or bruising at the injection site. In rare cases, the active ingredient may spread unintentionally, which can lead to difficulty swallowing, breathing problems or impairment of neighbouring muscles. It is therefore crucial that the treatment is administered professionally by experienced doctors and that patients are given comprehensive information about possible side effects and complications in order to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/service-information\/contact\/\">Contact us for a no-obligation enquiry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acetylcholine is a key neurotransmitter that transmits signals between nerve cells and between nerves and muscles, and controls muscle contractions.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-571","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty-website-stage.247grad.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}