Evidence supporting the use of: Adrenaline
For the body system: Adrenal Medulla

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Table of Contents

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5

Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is a hormone and neurotransmitter produced naturally by the adrenal medulla, the inner part of the adrenal glands. Its primary physiological role is to mediate the "fight or flight" response, increasing heart rate, blood flow to muscles, and blood sugar—all of which are critical during acute stress. The use of exogenous (administered) adrenaline in medicine is well-established and scientifically validated. It is used in emergency medicine to treat life-threatening conditions such as anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and severe asthma attacks, directly compensating for or augmenting the body's own adrenal medulla function.

Adrenaline’s action on adrenergic receptors is well-characterized, and its effects on target organs are predictable and reproducible. Its administration mimics the natural response of the adrenal medulla, making it a direct support for this body system under conditions where endogenous production or release is insufficient or when an acute pharmacological effect is needed.

There is no controversy or ambiguity regarding the role of adrenaline in supporting adrenal medulla function: its use is standard in emergency protocols worldwide, and its mechanism is exhaustively described in medical literature. Thus, the evidence supporting adrenaline’s use to support the adrenal medulla system is strong and unequivocal.

More about Adrenaline
More about Adrenal Medulla

Products containing Adrenaline

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.