I have seen a lot of conversation on the form about how elevated noradrenaline is problematic and may be implicated in plenty of conditions.
Yet, I have never heard peat say anything bad about noradrenaline, and even have seen a quote of him speaking favorably of it
“It increases oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, with many protective effects. Noradrenalin is a central part of brain functioning, and integrates energy metabolism throughout the body, releasing glucose from stored glycogen; it isn't a stress hormone”
i understand that this quote doesn’t disprove any possible detrimental effects caused by excess noradrenaline, but the statement “it isn’t a stress hormone” is pretty profound to me, considering noradrenaline is being used synonymously with adrenaline and stress this forum. It is important to be precise with language and not conflate these things
I know the mainstream view is that it is essential for focus and alertness, and have seen Andrew Huberman discuss it as something to seek to elevate in order to boost productivity etc.
Is this accurate?
I Would appreciate if anyone could help clarify the role of norepinephrine from a “peaty” perspective; I’m kinda confused :/
Yet, I have never heard peat say anything bad about noradrenaline, and even have seen a quote of him speaking favorably of it
“It increases oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, with many protective effects. Noradrenalin is a central part of brain functioning, and integrates energy metabolism throughout the body, releasing glucose from stored glycogen; it isn't a stress hormone”
i understand that this quote doesn’t disprove any possible detrimental effects caused by excess noradrenaline, but the statement “it isn’t a stress hormone” is pretty profound to me, considering noradrenaline is being used synonymously with adrenaline and stress this forum. It is important to be precise with language and not conflate these things
I know the mainstream view is that it is essential for focus and alertness, and have seen Andrew Huberman discuss it as something to seek to elevate in order to boost productivity etc.
Is this accurate?
I Would appreciate if anyone could help clarify the role of norepinephrine from a “peaty” perspective; I’m kinda confused :/
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