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Regulating Catacolamines and COMT for Mental Well-being
The fight or flight response leads to a surge of catacolamines, causing increased heart rate and blood flow to extremities as a protective mechanism. Individuals with slow metabolizing compti gene have high catacolamines, making them 'warriors', while those with a fast compti have low levels and are fearless. Regulating catacolamines through compti can have a profound impact on mental well-being, as it influences hormone pathways and can contribute to issues like estrogenic regulation and sleep disturbances from overthinking and worrying.