Low Carb - Ecstasy?

[dbh25]

Low-carb diet can have similar effect on brain as ecstasy | Daily Mail Online

 

[Sunny Jack]

Probably caused by stress hormones creating a temporary euphoric state, I'd guess, in order to better help the organism locate food. I am hoping that a high-functioning metabolism would create a positive and life-affirming outlook without the manic highs that low-carb/MDMA can apparently cause. I've read on this forum that a high metabolic rate reverses learned helplessness/hopelessness, and leads to a more benevolent, altruistic mentality. Something similar to a moderate dose of Phenibut, when the past can be seen in a generous light, you are excited about the future, and creative solutions to current problems present themselves. But a consistently upbeat mood, without the unstable highs and lows you get with drugs. It makes sense that an optimally-functioning human would be happy and resilient.

 

[tca300]

I felt super drained all the time. I never got that high, energetic state the keto peeps always talk about. Just exausted, stinky, and grumpy.

 

[danishispsychic]

Low-carb diet can have similar effect on brain as ecstasy | Daily Mail Online

hmm. i have done a lot of low carb and a lot of ecstasy and i prefer the latter. low carb feels more like bad high school weed to me.