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The Metabolic Syndrome and Serotonin Activity.

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

The complete cause of the metabolic syndrome is not known at the present time. The metabolic syndrome is demonstrated by abdominal obesity, altered glucose metabolism, abnormal lipid metabolism and high blood pressure. The metabolic syndrome has been defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) as at least three of the following: 1. Fasting blood […]

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Conditions: Abdominal obesity, Diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Hypertriglyceridemia, Insulin resistance, Metabolic syndrome

Supplements: 5-OH tryptophan, Tryptophan

Foods: Fructose

Miscellaneous: Adrenal gland, Glucocorticoids, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, Neurotransmitters, Prolactin, Serotonin, SSRIs (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors), Uric acid (urate)

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Stress.

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

In 1936, Hans Selye defined the “general adaptive syndrome” as the response that the body makes to deal with stress. Under stress, the brain focuses on the event that seems to be threatening. Heart output, respiration, catabolism and the most useful flow of circulation are increased. The responses to stress are behavioral, endocrine, autonomic and […]

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