
[Ep. 19] Caffeine & Adrenaline: How They Affect The Body | Karen Hurd
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The Impact of Diet on PTSD Symptoms and Adrenaline Production
Exploring the correlation between diet and post-traumatic stress disorder, this chapter discusses how caffeine and sugar consumption can trigger increased adrenaline production, worsening PTSD symptoms. It delves into adrenaline's role in gluconeogenesis, the body's energy production process, and the negative effects of caffeine on liver glycogen and glucose levels, leading to protein breakdown for energy. The conversation also examines the relationship between neurotransmitters, brain function, and the irreplaceable nature of neurons in governing vital bodily functions.
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