Mitochondrial Health - Dr. Molly Maloof - Biohacking
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Link between basic drives and weight gain
The speaker discusses the role of the hypothalamus in self-regulating survival needs such as hunger, thirst, and sex drive, and how the lack of meeting these needs can lead to weight gain. They also mention their experience working with overweight individuals in stressful environments and how unmet basic drives often lead to increased appetite and weight gain. Additionally, they express agreement with the generalized unsafety theory of stress, emphasizing the impact of unsafety on stress levels.
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