Evidence supporting the use of: Adrenaline
For the body system: Epinephrine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Adrenaline and epinephrine are actually two names for the same molecule, a hormone and neurotransmitter produced naturally by the adrenal glands. In medical contexts, "epinephrine" is the preferred term in the United States, while "adrenaline" is more common in Europe. Thus, rather than being an ingredient supporting an unrelated "epinephrine body system," adrenaline/epinephrine is the agent that drives the physiological responses typically associated with the so-called "adrenaline system," which includes increased heart rate, blood pressure, and energy mobilization during stress ("fight or flight" response).

There is robust scientific evidence for the use of exogenous (administered) adrenaline/epinephrine in medicine. It is a life-saving treatment in conditions such as anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions), cardiac arrest, and severe asthma attacks. Its effects are immediate and well-documented, mediated through adrenergic receptors throughout the body. The use of adrenaline to support its own physiological pathways is therefore fundamentally validated by scientific research and decades of clinical practice.

In summary, adrenaline/epinephrine is not a supplement or herbal ingredient used to "support" a system named after itself; it is the endogenous and therapeutic agent for the body’s sympathoadrenal (adrenaline/epinephrine) response, with clear and strong scientific validation for its use in specific medical emergencies.

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