Low carb and Serotonin

chutatip_t · 01-09-2005, 02:08 AM

I understand that we need carbs to help our brain produce Seronotin and Beta Endorfin... So if we do LC for a long time, will we be lacking of both Serotonin and Beta Endorfin?

Thanks

Diana · 01-09-2005, 05:55 AM

I believe as you work up the ladder and add Healthy carbs you do release more Serotin (sp) This is why they say people who try to stay at real low Carbs end up Bingeing or cheating.

skdanny · 01-10-2005, 04:07 AM

You do not NEED carbs to produce serotonin.
Carbs are only one way to produce it, there are many, many other more acceptable ways.

danny

skdanny · 01-10-2005, 04:16 AM

Hi me again, this website gives methods for increasing serotonin.

[url=http://www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Resources/Handouts/HOSerotonin.pdf]

danny

Your Ad Here · 01-13-2005, 01:30 PM

I would like to see the AN answer. This is one I have wondered about also.

Atkins_Nutritionist · 01-14-2005, 09:06 AM

You do not need to worry about not having enough of these neurotransmitters. Carbohydrates are not the only way to make them. Carbohydrate-rich meals often increase serotonin levels. However, serotonin's properties may have varying effects in different people. Some people may experience a temporary lift in mood after a carbohydrate-rich meal, while others may become relaxed or sleepy. Certain foods that increase serotonin levels aren't the healthiest choices either. Complex carbohydrates (rice, potato, pasta) may increase serotonin levels, but not to the same extent as simple carbohydrates because the protein content of these foods might actually inhibit serotonin production.

Here's an article off the atkins website that may be helpful
http://atkins.com/Archive/2003/5/28-781996.html

idioglossic · 01-15-2005, 01:02 AM

interesting... maybe that is why I was so addicted to noodles

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chutatip_t Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 132 Gallery: chutatip_t Stats: 5", 110/103/95 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2003	Low carb and Serotonin I understand that we need carbs to help our brain produce Seronotin and Beta Endorfin... So if we do LC for a long time, will we be lacking of both Serotonin and Beta Endorfin? Thanks

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01-09-2005, 05:55 AM	#2
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,966 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	I believe as you work up the ladder and add Healthy carbs you do release more Serotin (sp) This is why they say people who try to stay at real low Carbs end up Bingeing or cheating.

01-10-2005, 04:07 AM	#3
skdanny Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 8 Gallery: skdanny	You do not NEED carbs to produce serotonin. Carbs are only one way to produce it, there are many, many other more acceptable ways. danny

01-10-2005, 04:16 AM	#4
skdanny Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 8 Gallery: skdanny	Hi me again, this website gives methods for increasing serotonin. [url=http://www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Resources/Handouts/HOSerotonin.pdf] danny

01-13-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
Your Ad Here Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 494 Gallery: Your Ad Here WOE: Atkins	I would like to see the AN answer. This is one I have wondered about also.

01-14-2005, 09:06 AM	#6
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	You do not need to worry about not having enough of these neurotransmitters. Carbohydrates are not the only way to make them. Carbohydrate-rich meals often increase serotonin levels. However, serotonin's properties may have varying effects in different people. Some people may experience a temporary lift in mood after a carbohydrate-rich meal, while others may become relaxed or sleepy. Certain foods that increase serotonin levels aren't the healthiest choices either. Complex carbohydrates (rice, potato, pasta) may increase serotonin levels, but not to the same extent as simple carbohydrates because the protein content of these foods might actually inhibit serotonin production. Here's an article off the atkins website that may be helpful http://atkins.com/Archive/2003/5/28-781996.html

01-15-2005, 01:02 AM	#7
idioglossic Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 9,700 Gallery: idioglossic Stats: 172/132/125 5'2" WOE: Stillmans, low carb, low fat, low sodium, 2 meals Start Date: August 29, 2004	interesting... maybe that is why I was so addicted to noodles