This is the reason why you are hangry

‘You are not you when you are hungry.’ You have probably been living under a rock if you don't know what I'm talking about. The phrase that made the chocolate bar Snickers famous. But what turns out? Research has shown that it's not so crazy that we get a bad mood when our stomach starts growling. Is hangry your middle name? Then definitely keep reading…

Because girlfriend, you are not exaggerating, in fact: it is perfectly normal for you to start growling when you are hungry. If it has been a while since you put something in your mouth, your glucose level drops. And that drop causes you to become tired, unable to focus, and unable to control your emotions. It can even be so bad that your glucose drops so much that it increases the risk of aggressive behavior.

When you are hungry, your brain sends a signal to the organs that produce hormones to start producing more glucose. In this way, your body tries to solve that deficiency. We are talking about the hormones adrenaline, cortisol, and neuropeptide Y. Indeed, the hormones that make you stressed and start snapping.

You better start carrying an SOS bar in your bag, better for yourself and your environment.