Posted by julesvox on September 2, 2000, at 1:50:45
In reply to Re: cortisol eating disorders?, posted by Jennifer on August 31, 2000, at 4:20:13
> I'm not sure on eating disorders, but it is higher if you are overweight/obese. Since you didn't specify your current status, I thought I would throw that one in. Jennifer
the book i'm reading (the diet cure by julia ross) says elevated cortisol levels happen w/anorexia and bulimia. she says 'typically, if you are anorectic, your adrenals are hyperactive and you have high cortisol levels. you must bring down the levels of this harsh adrenal hormone that is breaking down your muscles, bones, and brain cells during the emergency of your starvaton in a desperate effort to keep you nourished. otherwise it can continue to do its destructive work even after you begin to recover.' she recommends supplements (incl. zinc, b-complex, and c) for anorexia & bulimia recovery.
the language is a little alarmist, but something to think about. like you, racer, when i starve myself i tend to feel 'better.' i add the scare quotes because it's a tenuous improvement.
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