convert to glucose.
The brain and central nervous system constitute only 2% of body weight but require over 20% of the body’s glucose. It’s for this reason that agitation, mood changes, hyperactivity, brain fog and/or nervousness are experienced when blood sugar drops too low. Low blood sugar also causes oxygen depletion in tissues, making cells vulnerable to viruses. Hypoglycemia often leads to addiction. To avoid the negative symptoms of low blood sugar, many people get their “fix” from sugar, caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco. The fix is however temporary and only drives the problem deeper due to the constant stress it puts on the adrenal glands. People with hypoglycemia need to eliminate all offending foods, alcohol, and tobacco, go on a hypoglycemic diet and provide ample liver and adrenal support. Please contact your local holistic nutrition consultant for more info.
When blood sugar rises, the pancreas responds by pro- ducing insulin to bring blood glucose levels back to normal. Insulin takes sugar out of the blood, across the cell membrane, and into the cells. There are two types of hypoglycemia: Reactive hypoglycemia – with reactive hypoglycemia, the pancreas overreacts and sends more insulin than neces- sary, causing blood sugar levels to plummet and depends on “what” is eaten. Passive hypoglycemia – with passive hypoglycemia, it takes several hours for blood glucose levels to decrease and mainly depends on “when” one eats. Passive hypoglycemia can also be caused from heavy exercise or unusual stress. Both forms of hypoglycemia, however, are due to exhaust- ed adrenal glands and a sluggish liver. SYMPTOMS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA INCLUDE: Shakiness Nervousness/anxiety Sweating, chills, cold hands/feet Irritability/impatience Cravings for sweets, caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco Confusion/delirium
Remember in order to stay productive we need to stay active and healthy.
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