most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-18T14:24:24Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/112646 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks mgood66 2012-04-17T17:13:33Z 2013-05-01T13:33:48Z

<p>Has anyone noticed a connection between coconut consumption and anxiety attacks?</p> <p>I have been suffering from intermittent anxiety attacks for the better part of a year now. I've worked through several theories from adrenal fatigue, going too low in carb, etc.</p> <p>I've been to a therapist, TCM, yoga, meditation, and yet the attacks persist. Then I went on vacation for a week and had no problems at all. Thought perhaps it was just the Caribbean calming me down. Then when I came back home they started happening again.</p> <p>Then it struck me: coconut. The primary thing I eat at home that I wasn't eating on vacation. Specifically, artisana coconut butter. Occasional coconut milk in tea. Boom. Heart palpitations. </p> <p>I suppose it makes sense the MCT's in the coconut could be overstimulating me, but I can't seem to find anyone else complaining of this.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/112648#112648 Renee 2012-04-17T17:15:35Z 2012-04-17T17:15:35Z

<p>This is interesting. Kinda makes sense since it's a stimulant of sorts. I still think a vacation in the Caribbean is reason enough for a major change in how you feel, and that the anxiety came back once you were back to the grind. </p> <p>Only surefy way to know is give up coconut while you're at home and see how you feel. And keep us posted!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/112649#112649 Anon 2012-04-17T17:22:16Z 2012-04-17T17:22:16Z

<p>I think it could be. I don't consume coconut but olive oil in salads apparently gives me panic attacks. So does alcohol.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/112651#112651 blueballoon 2012-04-17T17:26:45Z 2012-04-17T17:26:45Z

<p>I am not a doctor, so take this for what it's worth (very little). I have problems with casein and only recently discovered that I have increased anxiety issues and heart palpitations the minute I drink milk or eat any quantity of cheese. Maybe it could just be a specific sensitivity to coconut?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/112662#112662 Susan 2012-04-17T17:57:29Z 2012-04-17T17:57:29Z

<p>Heart palpitations and coconut oil explained! <a href="http://lifewithoutsweets.blogspot.com/search/label/Coconut%20Oil%20and%20Racing%20Heart" rel="nofollow">http://lifewithoutsweets.blogspot.com/search/label/Coconut%20Oil%20and%20Racing%20Heart</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/112670#112670 Roberto 2012-04-17T18:25:55Z 2012-04-17T18:25:55Z

<p>Do you take fish OIL??</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/112716#112716 PaleoVenus 2012-04-17T20:13:11Z 2012-04-17T20:13:11Z

<p>Interesting! You might have already considered this, but do you use the coconut products primarily in caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee? Maybe it's the caffeine... </p> <p>In any case, I would do a full 30 days to see how it affects you. As someone with major depressive disorder and anxiety myself, I know how circumstantial these things can be. Often, I find myself wishing i could point to biological factors that i can control through my diet, rather than circumstantial/social factors that might be harder to change. I think coconut products can have many positive mental benefits as well, so I'd hate to see you depriving yourself if its not, in fact, the cause. The vacation factor is confounding this a bit, so I'll be really curious to hear how it goes now that you are back. </p> <p>Just as an N=1, I started getting much more intense anxiety recently after re-introducing grass-fed butter IN PLACE OF coconut oil. So i'm wondering if I should stick to coconut products and nix the dairy.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/113661#113661 Brandon 2012-04-21T02:24:13Z 2012-04-21T02:24:13Z

<p>I started noticing anxiety attacks recently after making coconut milk icecream. I kind of thought it had something to do with Tue raw honey that I was using. I can't pin point it yet but I am definitely curious as to why I am feeling this way now when I didn't feel like this at all through the first year of paleo. Recently I have started to use a lot more saturated fat and I thought it might be that. I never used butter initially but now I use that and coconut oil almost exclusively. I'd really like to find an answer to this as well. I might try the coconut oil free for a month. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/139221#139221 Kundalini 2012-07-29T23:55:44Z 2012-07-29T23:55:44Z

<p>All forms of coconut give me immediate anxiety.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/139311#139311 Happy Now 2012-07-30T07:40:54Z 2012-07-30T07:40:54Z

<p>My money is on the ketones. You can produce a lot of ketones without being low carb if you eat enough coconut. For people with dimentia, ADD/ADHD, or other focus problems this can help with frontal lobe issues and focus, but if you already had razor-sharp focus, throwing that into overdrive could certainly cause anxiety attacks. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/155411#155411 AWinndow 2012-10-12T22:25:15Z 2012-10-12T22:25:15Z

<p>Yes, I have severe anxiety attacks after eating coconut oil! I figured it out after taking it for almost a year, then taking in out of my diet. I tried it again after 4 months eliminating and I was extremely anxious for 5 hours. I am also on a meat, fat, and veggie diet. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/157802#157802 Ed 2012-10-24T14:28:47Z 2012-10-24T14:28:47Z

<p>I also experience anxiety after eating coconut - can't handle it at all. Like the above poster, it took me a long time to work this out.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/164610#164610 Mickeysweet 2012-11-28T21:28:03Z 2012-11-28T21:28:03Z

<p>Oh you are doing SO many things that cause anxiety. Firstly you need to know that there is NOTHING wrong with you. Anxiety is caused BY something. I call myself a spiritual sensitive but it means I'm also sensitive in lots of other ways especially chemically. Coconut oil and all coconut products can give you anxiety if you are sensitive and it seems to be accumulative so the longer you use it, the worse it gets. </p> <p>Don't take vitamins or minerals as sometimes there are things in them that can give you anxiety.</p> <p>You should also not touch anything with caffeine in it (or guarna which is pure caffeine)I cannot use ANY type of moisturiser or conditioner even for sensitive skin as they put HORRIBLE poisons into them like formaldahyde, lauryl sulphate, lauryth sulphate, parabens, alcohol etc. ALL anxiety producing agents. Caffeine by the way causes anxiety, depression and thought and sleep disorders but it's like smoking years ago, no one is going to tell you because our whole society is built on it and it's a multi trillion dollar business. Don't ever take anti depressants they'll send you straight to hell. If you are sensitive to coconut oil it probably means you are 'a sensitive (not asensitive which is exactly the opposite) and you will have to watch EVERYTHING you eat, drink and put on your body. I do well on a very simple diet of fish, chicken and fresh vegetables and a little fruit. Don't take any medication unless you've got a raging brain infection or something and don't even taken over the counter meds. Antibiotics can cause horrible panic attacks sometimes eg Flagyl is a classic for this. </p> <p>Also essential oils are potent and toxic if used on the skin I had a horrible reaction. Don't use them in hot water to soak your feet or anything as it goes straight into your body. Use a castelle soap for babies to wash your body and hair (made from olive oil) and a little olive oil for moisturiser. Dairy products can also cause anxiety. Don't drink alcohol - very bad for anxiety.There is a way to live and the key word are simple and clean. Oh be careful with ALL household cleaning products as well, wear rubber gloves while you're using them and don't breathe them in. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/164611#164611 Mickeysweet 2012-11-28T21:30:47Z 2012-11-28T21:30:47Z

<p>Sorry my answer was a copy of another message to another user re coconut oil etc I didn't mean to include 'you are doing so many thing etc'. Anyway so many people are senstive to chemicals and don't know it. Oh also, don't use toothpaste or mouthwash it's pure poison (fluroride) and use only filtered water if you can (not bottled water).</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/176126#176126 Lilly 2013-01-27T15:59:44Z 2013-01-27T15:59:44Z

<p>I'm a little late on this conversation, but I just googled coconut milk and heart palpitations and landed here! I have noticed the very same effect when I drink coconut milk. I've done a very deliberate experiment with myself where I've removed coconut milk from my morning smoothie for a few days and then added it back in and done this on/off for a few weeks. Without fail, and no other changes in diet/food/lifestyle, the palpitations begin within an hour and last a while. I'm convinced it's that particular ingredient. Caffeine does not affect me the same way, as I drink tea and occasionally coffee or even an espresso shot and don't get the heart racing. I suggest you try your own experiment too.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112646/coconut-and-anxiety-attacks/193947#193947 Nick 2013-05-01T13:33:48Z 2013-05-01T13:33:48Z

<p>Just to add to the database of anecdotal reports: MCTs seem to elevate my heart rate temporarily as well. It's a transient effect for me. I'm in pretty good CV shape nowadays from doing sprints, HIIT (Tabatas) and "traditional" cardio, so my resting pulse is in the low 50s/high 40s. But when I take MCTs on an empty stomach in the morning, it often bumps my pulse up 10-20 bmp for a spell after about 20-30 mins. I'm familiar with the effect, so it doesn't bother me. </p>