As of the early 2000s, narcolepsy is thought to be an orexin deficiency syndrome; that is, it develops when a person's hypothalamus does not secrete enough orexins to keep the person from falling asleep at inappropriate times.
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Malfunction of the orexin system causes narcolepsy in mice, rats, dogs and humans.
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Narcolepsy is sometimes described as an orexin deficiency syndrome.
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Orexin is used by the brain to keep you alert.
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The honey's glucose level triggers the brain to stop producing the chemical orexin.