Epinephrine or adrenaline is the main neurotransmitter and hormone of the adrenal medulla. It is very important for the body, as it is responsible for responding to stressful situations, allowing you to quickly adapt to dangerous or unfavorable external circumstances. Adrenaline in the human blood is constantly present in some balanced amounts. The increase in the concentration of this hormone occurs only when you feel pain, fear, hunger or anger.
Symptoms of adrenaline release into the blood and its lack
Absolutely every person often encounters a temporary increase in adrenaline in the blood. The main characteristic features of this condition are as follows:
- rapid increase in blood pressure;
- increased pulse and heart rate;
- dilated pupils;
- concentration of attention;
- activation of the bone and muscle apparatus;
- relaxation of the musculature of the intestine;
- sense of concentration, cheerfulness, readiness for decisive action.
Accordingly, when the epinephrine decreases, the symptoms are directly opposite:
- drowsiness, fatigue;
- muscle lethargy;
- apathy;
- weakening memory;
- irritability;
- deterioration of digestion;
- cravings for sweets;
- hypotension .
How to reduce adrenaline in the blood?
With the constant pathological increase of the hormone in question, it is necessary to take such measures:
- Lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Monitor the balanced diet.
- Learn the techniques of relaxation and comfort.
- To do yoga.
- Spend time for pleasant pursuits (walks, socializing).
If these methods do not help, you will have to turn to a specialist for prescribing special medications.
How to increase adrenaline in the blood?
The appearance of drowsiness, constant fatigue and low blood pressure indicate the burnout of epinephrine. You can cope with this in the following ways:
- To devote more time to active physical activity.
- Enrich the diet with copper, zinc.
- Get rid of bad habits, give up alcohol.
- To consume a sufficient amount of meat and organic protein.
- Get enough sleep.