Metabolism Series Part 2: Hypoglycemia, Mood Swings, & Exercise | Ep 188

This minisode is Part 2 of a 3 part series Erin is doing on Metabolic Health, where she answers some of the most common questions she has received on all things metabolism! Tune in as Erin covers topics like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) causes and prevention, “hanger”, 3am anxiety and hunger, the connection between mood and blood sugar, preventing hypoglycemia during exercising and if HRV is a good measure of metabolic health.

In this episode:

-Do you think HRV (heart rate variability) is a good measure of metabolic health? [5:32]

-What is the connection between irritability, low patience and blood sugar drops? [7:15]

-Why does hypoglycemia happen? [8:58]

-Why do I wake up stressed and hungry at 3:00 am? How do I prevent this? [13:13]

-Can you drink a protein drink to prevent hypoglycemia episodes while exercising? [16:06]

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