Have you ever felt anxious or jittery for no apparent reason? Perhaps you turned to your favorite comfort foods or mindlessly snacking throughout the day. Well, there may be a scientific explanation for these behaviors. Two neurotransmitters dramatically affect your state of mind and may play a more significant role than you ever realized.
Glutamate and GABA are two neurotransmitters that work together to regulate our mood and anxiety levels. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for increasing brain activity and promoting feelings of excitement and energy. This can be great when we need to focus and get work done, but it can also lead to anxiety and overstimulation.
On the other hand, GABA is a neurotransmitter that works to calm the brain and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. This neurotransmitter is essential for regulating our mood and maintaining our mental health. When our GABA levels are high, we feel relaxed and at ease.
So, what happens when we have too much glutamate and insufficient GABA? Well, our brains become overstimulated and anxious. We may find ourselves turning to sugary or processed foods to try and calm ourselves down. Unfortunately, these foods only exacerbate the problem, increasing our glutamate levels and making us even more anxious.
The good news is that there are ways to increase our GABA levels naturally. One of the most effective ways is through fasting. When we fast, our bodies enter a state of ketosis, which triggers the production of GABA and shuts off the display of glutamate. This helps us to feel more relaxed and calm, even in the face of stressful situations.
Of course, fasting isn’t for everyone, and it’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional before changing your diet or lifestyle. However, incorporating more whole foods and reducing processed foods can also help increase GABA levels.
I had a personal experience with this myself. I used to turn to sugary snacks and fast food whenever I felt anxious or stressed. But after learning about the impact of glutamate and GABA on our mood, I consciously tried to eat more whole foods and reduce my consumption of processed snacks. I even tried fasting for a few days and was amazed at how much more relaxed and calm I felt.
It’s important to remember that our diet and lifestyle choices can significantly impact our mental health. By understanding the role of neurotransmitters like glutamate and GABA, we can take steps to support our brains and improve our overall well-being. So, the next time you reach for that bag of chips or hit the drive-thru, remember that there may be a better way to support your mental health.
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Summary of Transcript:
The video explains that two neurotransmitters, glutamate and GABA, can dramatically affect one’s state of mind. Consuming cereals and fast food can exaggerate glutamate production and lead to a more anxious state of mind. However, increasing GABA levels can shut off glutamate and improve one’s overall state of mind. Fasting is a way to increase ketone levels which can tell the body to stop making glutamate and start making GABA. The video encourages longer fasts to train the brain to produce more GABA.
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