These receptors are meant to help us survive, sounding the body’s alarm when injury, illness, or threat is present. Normally, such activation is brief—a signal for healing and repair, then they switch off. But with daily, repeated stimulation this system can get stuck on “high alert.” Recent studies confirm that synthetic vitamin A, can activate these channels. Chronic activation influences everything from nerve pain to inflammation, energy metabolism, and even cognitive per

We often think of stress, nutrition, hormones, and joint pain as separate health topics. In reality, they’re tightly connected. Modern research reveals how the foods we eat, the medicines or supplements we use, and the way we cope with stress set off an invisible chain reaction. This reaction touches everything—your joints, bones, gut, mood, hormones, energy, and even your cravings. Let’s unpack how this works, why you might be feeling the way you do, and practical steps for

The point isn’t to vilify pharmaceuticals or doctors, nor to reject the real pain and suffering these medicines have helped alleviate. It’s to see the full picture: the history of reform and trust that made doctors powerful, the marketing sophistication that shaped medical practice, and the ongoing cycle where selective communication highlights benefits and dims concern over long-term impact.

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.

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.

However, when these receptors remain chronically active, they can impact your brain's functioning. They continuously send signals to areas responsible for pleasure, learning, and craving, leading your brain to crave things that trigger these receptors, even if those things are harmful.

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.

Every veteran knows the cost of service doesn’t end when the mission is over. PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, and addiction follow many home. While trauma and stress play major roles, overlooked factors—like the vitamin A in our food—may be quietly making things worse. It’s time to ask if synthetic vitamin A (SVA) in Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) and civilian foods is keeping troops on 'red alert'—and what we should do about it.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.