The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Curb Your Adrenaline, Improve Your Health – Dr. Michael Platt : 610

Jul 18, 2019
Dr. Michael Platt, a board-certified Internal Medicine expert with nearly 40 years of experience, dives into the often-overlooked effects of adrenaline dominance. He explores how excess adrenaline contributes to conditions like ADHD, fibromyalgia, and postpartum depression. Platt emphasizes the critical role of progesterone in restoring balance. The discussion also challenges traditional views on ADHD, suggesting it's driven more by interest than focus. Additionally, he advocates for personalized health strategies to manage hormonal imbalances effectively.
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INSIGHT

Adrenaline's True Role

  • Adrenaline's primary purpose is providing fuel to the brain, not just fight-or-flight.
  • Excess adrenaline, or adrenaline dominance, has clinical consequences.
ADVICE

Avoid Adrenaline Spikes at Night

  • Eat something before sleep to provide the brain with fuel and avoid adrenaline release.
  • Ignoring this advice can lead to insomnia, teeth grinding, and weight gain.
ANECDOTE

Colic and Progesterone

  • Dr. Platt used progesterone cream on a colicky baby, and the colic disappeared in three minutes.
  • He suggests colic and postpartum depression are related to excess adrenaline and progesterone drops.
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