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Hypersensitivity Disorders: The Secret Link Between ADHD, Hyperfocus, and Savant-Like Skills
Have you ever met a child who can recite the planets backward, solve math problems faster than a calculator, or remember small details everyone else forgets? At the same time, they may find it hard to sit still, struggle to pay attention, or feel overwhelmed by bright lights or loud noises. These are just some of the ways hypersensitivity disorders and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) show up together—and they’re more closely connected than you might think.
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How Chronic Stress Affects Glucose Metabolism: Its Role in Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome
The habitual activation of stress pathways through both environmental or life stressors and dietary triggers (like synthetic vitamin A) can:
- Keep the body in a pseudo-emergency state
- Promote continuous glucose production and release
Decrease insulin effectiveness
- Favor pathways leading to higher lactate levels and impaired glucose oxidation
Over time, this creates a chronic metabolic imbalance and increases the risk of disease.
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Vitamin A in Baby Formula: What Parents Need to Know
Vitamin A is essential for a baby’s growth and immune system, but too much isn’t good. Instead of helping, excess Vitamin A can cause health problems, like nausea, headaches, breathing trouble, and even harm a baby’s developing brain. Babies are especially sensitive because their bodies are so small, and they can quickly end up with dangerous levels if they consume too much.
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Top 3 Food Chemicals that Cause Chronic Stress - #1
Synthetic forms of Vitamin A trigger stress receptors, activating our fight-or-flight response. Chronic ingestion keeps us in a perpetual state of stress that leads to damaging inflammation and the development of chronic disease.
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Top 3 Food Chemicals that Cause Chronic Stress - #2
At first glance, Gibberellic Acid appears quite promising, but we must also consider the potential downsides associated with its use. Gibberellic Acid is an inhibitor of Abscisic Acid, a plant growth regulator that enhances the adaptive response to stress. Abscisic Acid is beneficial for humans as well; it improves glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, boosts immunity, reduces dementia risk, and inhibits the growth and differentiation of cancer cells.
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Top 3 Food Chemicals that Cause Chronic Stress - #3
Industrial proteases are powerful and long-lasting catalysts that can affect the digestive tract, similar to synthetic vitamin A. When the epithelial lining of the digestive tract is damaged, it can lead to a condition known as "leaky gut," which compromises the protective barrier function of the tract and may lead to hypersensitivity, allergen sensitization, and disruption of gut microbiota (dysbiosis).
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Pain, Pain Medications, Addiction, and Chronic TRPV1 and TRPA1 Activation: How They Connect
Chronic pain affects millions, and understanding its root at a molecular level can help guide safer treatments. Two molecules, TRPV1 and TRPA1, play a large role in pain signaling. Here’s how their activity leads to serious pain—and why drugs like oxycodone are both helpful and risky.
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Breaking the Cycle: How Stress, Oxalates, Acetaldehyde, and Retinoids Trap Your Body—and How to Get Free
Imagine your body as a bustling city. Every system plays a part: your organs are the power stations and sanitation workers, while your nerves are the alarm system keeping order. But what happens if the alarms are stuck on, the fuel tanks are empty, and the streets are full of trash? Chronic stress, modern toxins, and everyday foods can kick-start this cascade, leading to persistent fa-tigue, pain, brain fog, mood changes, and unpredictable sensitivity.
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How Industrial Proteolytic Enzymes Impact Digestive Health: Understanding TRPV1 TRPA1 Activation
In the age of rapid food production and pharmaceuticals, industrial proteolytic enzymes, or proteases, are used extensively. While these enzymes enhance efficiency in processing, their potency can lead to unintended digestive health issues. Let's explore how these industrial enzymes may affect your digestive system.
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The Hidden Impact of Synthetic Vitamin A Consumption on Neurological Disorders: Unraveling the Connection to Chronic Stress and Amygdala Overgrowth
Studies show that synthetic forms of Vitamin A, such as retinol palmitate, can increase the sensitivity of these receptors. This heightened sensitivity can create a vicious cycle where the body remains in a state of stress and pain. When these receptors become overly active, they can amplify feelings of anxiety and create an alert state that keeps the amygdala engaged. This constant vigilance can lead to amygdala overgrowth—a critical precursor to neurological disorders.
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How Fatty Acids with Oleic Acid in the Sn-2 Position Safeguard Sensory Receptors TRPV1 and TRPA1
Did you know that what you eat can significantly influence your body's stress responses? The positioning of fatty acids within triglycerides, especially when oleic acid is in the sn-2 position, is crucial for protecting the stress activating sensory receptors from potential harm. This post will explore how specific forms of oleic acid safeguards these receptors with practical examples and recommendations.
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The Role of Proteolytic Enzymes in Food Processing: A Closer Look at Industrial Application and Potential Health Implications
While the benefits of proteolytic enzymes are substantial, it is essential to acknowledge potential health concerns. At higher concentrations, these enzymes can irritate the digestive system. Research shows that excess proteases may trigger stress responses in the digestive tract, and irritation and damage to the intestinal barrier, increased gut permeability, visceral hypersensitivity, gut dysbiosis, and food allergies.
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Exploring the Intriguing Journey of Synthetic Vitamin A from a Chemotherapy Drug to Food Fortification: Uncovering Its Impact on Digestive Health
While we know vitamin A is critical to good health, what is often overlooked is the fact that synthetic forms of vitamin A trigger stress receptors, activating our fight-or-flight response. Chronic ingestion without the fats required to protect the receptors and utilitze the vitamin, will keep us in a perpetual state of stress that leads to damaging inflammation and the development of chronic disease.
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How Synthetic Vitamin A Consumption can Cause Amygdala Enlargement leading to Neurological and Emotional Disorders
The daily consumption of synthetic Vitamin A can continually activate our stress response, and the prolonged stress it induces can contribute to the enlargement of the amygdala in the brain. Research has proven that an enlarged amygdala can increase the likelihood of seizures, intensify the experience of pain disorders, and pave the way for emotional disturbances such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD.
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The Link Between Chronic Stress, Amygdala Overgrowth, Autism and other Neurological Disorders in Infants and Toddlers: Exploring the Impact of Synthetic Vitamin A Consumption
Research suggests that excessive consumption of synthetic Vitamin A can stimulate sensory receptors TRPA1 and TRPV1, activating stress-related pathways in the brain. This consistent exposure, which may seem harmless, can place infants and toddlers in a state of chronic stress. Over time, this stress can lead to the enlargement of the amygdala and may increase the risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.
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How Does Gebberellic Acid Exposure Affect Inflammatory Skin and Bladder Disease? Exploring the Impact on Mast Cells, Substance P, Inflammation, and Tumors
The exposure to Gibberellic Acid, commonly used as a plant growth regulator, has been linked to an increase in inflammatory skin and bladder diseases. Today, we learn how the use of Gibberellic Acid in farming and food production affects human health to unearth the impact on mast cells, substance P, inflammation, and tumor development.
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How Gibberellic Acid Impacts Antioxidant Defenses in Fruits and Vegetables: Uncovering the Surprising Link to Pesticide Susceptibility
As we unravel the intricate relationship between Gibberellic Acid and P-Coumaric Acid, it becomes evident that our agricultural practices have broader implications on human health than initially perceived. The focus has often been on maximizing yields and appearances, but at what cost? Are we sacrificing the nutritional integrity of our food for superficial gains?
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Uncovering the Impact of Gibberellic Acid: Exploring its Role in Barley Malting for Bread Flour and Beer in the Microbrewery Industry
One notable effect of Gibberellic Acid on barley malt is its role in lowering p-coumaric acid levels. While this alteration may seem insignificant at first glance, it holds implications for our antioxidant defenses. P-coumaric acid, an essential element in safeguarding our bodies against oxidative stress, is lowered when Gibberellic Acid is used to enhance the malting process. This reduction in antioxidants makes us more sensitive to allergens, pesticides, and environmental t
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The Journey of Retinoids: From Chemotherapy to Food Fortification and the Surprising Role in Stress Activation
The revelation of retinoids' involvement in stress activation raises intriguing questions about the potential health implications of their consumption. Could the inadvertent activation of stress pathways by retinoids be contributing to the rising levels of stress-related disorders in modern societies? At Tranquility Foods, we believe it is and have connected the dots in the intricate relationship between retinoids, stress, and human health.
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The Connection Between Chronic Stress and Metabolism
By understanding how these factors influence thermogenesis and metabolism, we gain insight into potential strategies for optimizing metabolic health and promoting overall well-being. At Tranquility Foods we are committed to helping you understand specific foods and substances we may utilize daily can overstimulate the TRPV1 receptors which lead to the chronic stress affecting weight gain and metabolic health.
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