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Posted by linkadge on April 9, 2004, at 12:33:37
I have read in many places that meal skipping doubles BDNF release. Whenever I skip a meal, and become real hungry before the next, I notice that most of my other problems seem to suddenly become less important.
Has anyone else noticed mood enhancing effects of meal skipping ?
Linkadge
Posted by noa on April 9, 2004, at 18:02:13
In reply to meal skipping - acute remission, posted by linkadge on April 9, 2004, at 12:33:37
No. In fact sometimes it causes me to feel some physical symtpoms that mimic anxiety--lightheaded, shaky, unable to focus, irritable, etc.
Posted by ravenstorm on April 9, 2004, at 18:25:29
In reply to Re: meal skipping - acute remission » linkadge, posted by noa on April 9, 2004, at 18:02:13
Actually, skipping meals, causes your blood sugar to drop and can actually instigate panic attacks and anxiety. I have anxiety and have to eat every four hours to help keep my moods balanced. Read the Diet Cure or Mood Cure by Julia Ross for more info.
Posted by zenclearer on April 9, 2004, at 21:32:45
In reply to meal skipping - acute remission, posted by linkadge on April 9, 2004, at 12:33:37
Actually, counter to health advice, I function best during the day on an empty stomache. Food makes me foggy and groggy. I try to get by on some soup, if I do have lunch.
Posted by ravenstorm on April 9, 2004, at 21:38:14
In reply to Re: meal skipping - acute remission » linkadge, posted by zenclearer on April 9, 2004, at 21:32:45
If you get foggy from eating, it can sometimes indicate a food allergy. I used to get that way if I drank milk or ate ice cream. . .discovered I was lactose intolerant!!
Posted by Keith Talent on April 9, 2004, at 22:33:54
In reply to Re: meal skipping - acute remission, posted by ravenstorm on April 9, 2004, at 21:38:14
As I understand it, BDNF is a growth factor - it works by stimulating outgrowth of processes (axons and dendrites) from neurons. This occurs over weeks to months.
Posted by linkadge on April 10, 2004, at 7:28:28
In reply to Re: meal skipping - acute remission, posted by Keith Talent on April 9, 2004, at 22:33:54
Not necessarily. Researchers were investigating the antidepressant effects of BDNF. After injections of the neuropeptide, an antiedepressant effect was clear within a day or so.
BDNF is pro convulsant, and also regulates neuronal activity. So yes the downstream effects would be increased neurogenesis, but there do seem to be acute effects of increased leveles of the substance, or so the studies suggest.
Linkadge
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