What really makes you hyper?

Answer 1

there is actually no such thing as being hyper. you might not believe me, but most people think that sugar makes you hyper it might give you energy but the thing is its to do with being gullible. you just believe that there is such thing as being hyper. you probably think im making you gullible but this is true because my dad is a scientist and he told me AND it was on QI. :D

There is a such thing as hyper...even though it may be gullibilty, you still feel a rush of excitement and craziness

The definition (from dictionary.com) is: overexcited; overstimulated; keyed up.

from Merriam-Webster: extremely active

from hyper dictionary: A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great, excessive; as, hyper

from YourDictionary: Emotionally stimulated or overexcited.

It is short for HYPERACTIVE

definition: extremely, esp. abnormally, active

you CAN be hyper, it doesn't matter in what way you are hyper, may it be gullibility or a certain drink/food...you can still be overexcited, overstimulated, and extremely active.

And you can be hyper from sugar and things like energy drinks and coffee.

� Sugar "gives you energy" if you need it (i.e. if your muscles are "completely spent" and cannot contract any more). This is because your cells are using a molecule called ATP to catalyze reactions (i.e. to contract muscles, for example). ATP requires glucose molecules in order to be built - glucose is a monosaccharide (one sugar ring molecule).

� Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, sugar and other ingredients like

Ephedrine-A stimulant that works on the central nervous system

Ginseng-A root believed by some to have several medicinal properties, including reducing stress and boosting energy levels.

B-vitamins- A group of vitamins that can convert sugar to energy and improve muscle tone.

Guarana seed-A stimulant that comes from a small shrub native to Venezuela and Brazil.

Creatine- An organic acid that helps supply energy for muscle contractions.

� Excitement

The excitement of the brain is caused mainly due to the release of a hormone called 'adrenalin' released by the adrenal gland on the upper part of the kidneys. As the content of the hormone gets more & more the person will be more excited.

adrenaline is what the biologists call a 'fight and flight' hormone. It is released in high stress conditions or in excitement or fear. It boosts the heart rate, increasing the breathing rate which allows more oxygen uptake for more respiration so that a lot of energy is available when needed.

� Caffeine

1.Stimulates the cortex of your brain heightening the intensity of mental activity. This can result in a temporary feeling of alertness and, in the short term, banishes drowsiness and feelings of fatigue. In those who already have high levels of anxiety the heightened intensity of mental activity can produce unpleasant effects.

2.Causes blood sugar, or blood glucose, to be released from storage through the effects of the adrenal hormones. This gives you a temporary lift

sugar, energy drinks, excitement and caffeine all, by definition, give you energy or a "boost". When you have this boost you tend to become overexcited, stimulated, and extremely active, which is the definition of hyper.