The Energy Blueprint Podcast Hormone Expert | Is adrenaline dominance the root cause of ADHD, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue? with Michael Platt, MD
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Apr 13, 2024 Dr. Michael Platt, a hormone expert, delves into the impact of adrenaline dominance on conditions like ADHD, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. He debunks the adrenal fatigue theory, discusses the role of cortisol in fatigue syndromes, and emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes. The podcast explores the interplay of genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors in health issues, highlighting the role of progesterone in blocking adrenaline and the connection between adrenaline dominance, insulin resistance, and various health conditions.
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Adrenaline's Primary Purpose
- Adrenaline's main job is to raise sugar for the brain.
- The brain uses more sugar than any other tissue, so adrenaline protects its fuel supply.
How Adrenaline Shows Up In Symptoms
- Excess adrenaline explains many common symptoms like poor sleep, anxiety, cold hands, and IBS-like constipation.
- Adrenaline shunts blood away from nonessential organs, causing these peripheral symptoms.
Prefer Morning Blood Cortisol Over Saliva
- Avoid saliva cortisol tests to diagnose 'adrenal fatigue' because reduced salivary flow skews results.
- Use a morning blood cortisol (before 9am) to detect stress-driven high cortisol instead.