🛡LOW BLOOD SUGAR INCREASES ADRENALINE:⁣
In the adult human, acute hypoglycemia causes pronounced physiological responses as a consequence of autonomic activation, principally of the sympatho-adrenal system, and results in end-organ stimulation and a significant release of adrenaline (Chopra et al., 2012). ⁣
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🚨LOW BLOOD SUGAR RAISES CORTISOL:⁣
Cortisol normally plays an important counter regulatory role during hypoglycemia by augmenting glucose production, decreasing glucose utilization, and accelerating lipolysis (Feo et al., 1989).⁣
Severe hypoglycemia results in cognitive dysfunction including obtundation and seizures; if prolonged it can lead to coma and death. ⁣
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✅WHAT ABOUT KETONES?⁣
It is true that prolonged reduction in carbohydrates results in elevated levels of ketone bodies. These are rocket fuel for the brain, however, the big question here is sustainability. Maybe short periods of being in Ketosis is a great tool? This is not for me to decide. Recent studies have suggested that ketogenic diets may, in fact, induce hepatic insulin resistance and micronutrient deficiency (Shilpa et al., 2018) What’s your experience like being Keto?⁣
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💥TAKEAWAY:⁣
SPIKING and crashing your blood sugar is not a healthy way to live. It is STRESSFUL for the body. This why it is important to maintain blood sugar stability through diet, fitness, optimal sleep, and supplements/herbs known as GDA’s (DM me for more information). You may be wondering about fasting then… maybe part of the reason why some people feel AMAZING from fasting, is because they are riding a stress response?! Fasting is excellent, but may not be for everyone. ⁣
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(This is not medical advice)⁣
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