Epinephrine
Synopsis of Epinephrine
Epinephrine is a powerful hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the adrenal medulla in response to stress. It plays a central role in the body's "fight-or-flight" response by rapidly preparing the body to face danger or challenge. Once released, it increases heart rate, expands airways, boosts blood flow to muscles, dilates pupils, and raises blood sugar levels for quick energy. These actions are regulated by the sympathetic nervous system and are critical in acute stress or emergency situations.
Epinephrine is short-acting but highly potent, with effects that can be lifesaving—particularly in cases of anaphylaxis, where injectable epinephrine (e.g., EpiPen) is used to open airways and maintain blood pressure. It also plays a role in cardiovascular tone, glucose metabolism, and immune response modulation.
Imbalances in epinephrine production can contribute to chronic anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and adrenal fatigue. Overproduction is often associated with prolonged stress or tumors like pheochromocytomas. On the other hand, insufficient response can be dangerous in emergencies or during allergic reactions.
Natural remedies to support Epinephrine
Adaptogens: Herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola help the body manage stress and moderate adrenal hormone output.
Mindful breathing and meditation: Downregulates the sympathetic nervous system and balances epinephrine release.
Regular exercise: Helps regulate catecholamine production and reduces baseline stress hormone levels.
Sleep quality: Deep sleep restores adrenal health and stabilizes the body’s response to stress.
Magnesium and B-vitamins: Needed for neurotransmitter production and adrenal function.
Reduce stimulants: Caffeine and other stimulants can cause excessive epinephrine release over time.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Epinephrine.
adrenal cortex
ashwagandha
bovine
caffeine
eleuthero
ginseng
guayusa
holy basil
l-phenylalanine
l-tyrosine
magnesium
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
rhodiola
sage
schisandra chinensis
vitamin B6
vitamin C
whole adrenal glandular
yohimbe
1,3-DMAA
DMPX
11-hydroxy yohimbine
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Adrenals
Adrenal
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Adrafinil
Acetyl L-Tyrosine
Adrenergic amines
Active Amines
Adrenaline
Alkaloids
Adrenals
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
alkaloid
Adrenal extract
Animal protein
blend (herb/botanical)
botanical (unspecified)
Beta Methylphenethylalamine
blend (herb/botanical)
Bovine (not specified)
Beta-Methylphenylethylamine
Caffeine pterostilbene
Catecholamine
Caffeine alpha-ketoglutarate
Caffeine
Coffee (mixed)
Carbohydrate
Dimethylamylamine
Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA)
Dimethylphenethylamine
Ephedra
Exphedrine HCl
Ephedrine
food additive (unspecified)
Fungus
Guaranine
Guarana
Ginsenoside
Holy Basil
Hordenine
Isopropylnorsynephrine
L-Tyrosine
L-Phenylalanine
Methylhexaneamine
Medulla
Methylxanthine (unspecified)
Methylphenethylamine
Methylsynephrine
Ma Huang
N-Acetyl-Tyrosine
N-Acetyl Tyrosine
Nicotine
N-methyl Tyramine
Octodrine
Oxedrine
Octopamine
Paraxanthine
Panax Ginseng
Panax Pseudoginseng
Pig
Panax Notoginseng
Porcine
plant (unspecified)
Reginin A
Rauwolscine
Robusta Coffee
Synephrine
Sodium
Siberian ginseng
Tissue (unspecified)
Tribulin
Tyrosine alpha ketoglutarate
Tyrosine alpha-ketoglutaric acid
Tyrosine
Tyrosine alpha-ketoglutarate
Xanthine
yohimbine
Yohimbe
Yohimbines (unspecified)