WHY DO WE GET ANGRY WHEN WE ARE HUNGRY?

WHY DO WE GET ANGRY WHEN WE ARE HUNGRY? 

_ LOW BLOOD SUGAR (Glucose): Your body runs on glucose, and when you haven’t eaten in a while, your blood sugar drops. This drop affects your brain function, especially the areas that control mood and self-control.

_ STRESS HORMONES KICK IN: Low glucose triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones prepare your body to “deal with danger,” which makes you feel edgy or easily annoyed.

_ DISRUPTED BRAIN COMMUNICATION: The brain’s neurotransmitters (like serotonin and dopamine), which affect mood, rely on nutrients from food. Without fuel, these chemicals become unbalanced, leading to mood swings or anger.

_ PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL INSTINCT: From an evolutionary point of view, being hungry signals a need to find food fast. Anger may have helped early humans stay alert and aggressive to hunt or protect food.

_ EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY: Hunger can make people more sensitive to stress, loud noises, and frustration—so even small issues feel overwhelming.