Why is "Ghrelin" out of "CONTROL"?

So, the past few days we've been talking about how a "malfunction" in the brain can cause a "miscommunication" in our sensors for . . . hunger vs thirst!

And that some of the "symptoms" are . . .

Weight changes - increased appetite and rapid weight gain

Sleep issues - insomnia and daytime somnolence

Sexual concerns - infertility, erection issues, decreased libido and vaginal dryness

With other issues being . . .

Extreme thirst and frequent urination

Low body temperature

Slow heart rate

High blood pressure or low blood pressure

Water retention or dehydration

Poor bone health

Delayed puberty

Muscle loss and weakness

Cluster headaches

Anxiety or depression

Seizures

and Disturbances in vision and blindness

But . . . where does "GHRELIN" come into all of this???

Well . . . as we've spoken many times before . . . the hormone called "Ghrelin" . . . is our APPETITE hormone.

It's mainly produced by the stomach . . . with a small amount coming from the brain, small intestine and pancreas.

Now . . . "Ghrelin" is known as the "hunger hormone"

So, how does this work you ask???

Well . . . when the stomach is empty . . . the muscles contract . . . the body's blood sugar levels dip . . . and the stomach produces the hormone called "Ghrelin" . . . which makes us want to eat!!!

But . . . when our "limbic system" in the brain is malfunctioning . . . "Hunger" now become . . and "psychological hunger".

And what's the difference between "real" hunger and "psychological" hunger???

Well . . . "physical" hunger comes on gradually and ties to our last meal . . .

This is where our MMC (Migrating Motor Complex) comes into action . . .

Whereas . . . "psychological" hunger or . . . "emotional" hunger . . . is triggered very QUICKLY by stress, worry or fatigue.

And Ghrelin, dehydration and the limbic system are all tied together.

So, how does this all affect our "LIFE" and "PRECEPTION" OF IT???

Well . . . tomorrow, we'll talk about that.

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