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To Virginia re: Serotonin & Carbs

From: stedgar (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 23:20:35 -0700


Hi Virginia :-)

~~Also that the body craves carbs when the serotin levels are low - are serotin levels connected to PCOS in any way?~~

In "The Schwarzbein Principle" Dr. Schwarzbein (Endo) explains that carb binges induce your brain to produce Serotonin; hence most 'Comfort foods' are carb's. And because we aren't eating enough protein, natural fats and natural cholesterol (hormonal building blocks), our bodies cannot replace the Serotonin naturally; hence depletion and depression. Blood sugar and insulin imbalances also lead to other hormones over-compensating to find a balance, and that leads to Serotonin shortages, Thyroid & Adrenal strain...

Hope that helps :-)

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