Endorphins are hormones released when your body feels pain or stress. They help relieve pain, ease stress, and elevate mood. In this article, All About Endorphins, we will learn more about them and discover what 5% Nutrition supplements can help optimize their stimulation.
What Are Endorphins?
The word “endorphin” comes from two words: “endogenous,” which means within the body, and “morphine,” which is an opiate pain reliever. Endorphins are peptide hormones consisting of chains ranging from 3 to 200 amino acids. They are manufactured in the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. They bind to the reward centers of the brain and send signals across the nervous system. As noted, the body releases endorphins in times of stress or pain.Â
They are also released during pleasurable activities including exercise, eating, and sexual activity. Endorphins help ease stress, lower pain and enhance your sense of well-being. There are 20 different endorphins. One of them, beta-endorphin, is the feel-good chemical associated with the “runner’s high” and is the most well-researched.(1,2)
Benefits
Endorphins have several benefits, including:
- Easing Stress
- Lowering Anxiety
- Enhancing Your Sense Of Well-Being
- Elevating Mood
- Increasing Feelings Of Pleasure
What Causes The Release Of Endorphins?
The following can enhance the release of endorphins.(3)
- Exercise - all types.
- Music
- Eating (dark chocolate is a key food).
- Massage
- Sex
Are There Any 5% Nutrition Supplements That Support Endorphin Release?
There are some 5% supplements that can provide support. Caffeine may affect endorphin release, which is found in 5% Nutrition pre-workouts that also support exercise performance.Â
In addition, many people think of running and the runner’s high when they think of endorphins. Yet as noted, any form of intense exercise can produce this feeling. Core KSM-66® Ashwagandha has been suggested to increase VO2 max, which is the maximum amount of oxygen that a person can use during intense exercise.Â
Probiotics, such as those found in Digestive Defender, may affect endorphin activity because of a connection between the brain and gut microbiota. As a side note, you can buy Probio-75, the probiotic half of Digestive Defender, as a stand-alone product. Finally, theanine, found in Kill It Reloaded and Kill It RTD, may stimulate endorphin release. Also, Mentality Nootropic contains both caffeine and theanine, plus supports overall cognitive function. (4,5,6)
Recap
In this article, we have seen that endorphins are released in response to a variety of stimuli. We’ve also seen that they can dramatically improve how you feel and that there are 5% supplements (of course) that will optimize their benefits. Why wait, stop by 5% Nutrition today and stock up on the supplements that can help!
References:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470306/
- Sprouse-Blum, A. S., Smith, G., Sugai, D., & Parsa, F. D. (2010). Understanding endorphins and their importance in pain management. Hawaii medical journal, 69(3), 70–71.
- Goldfarb, A.H., Jamurtas, A.Z. β-Endorphin Response to Exercise. Sports Med 24, 8–16 (1997). https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-199724010-00002
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4302052/Â
- Lopresti, A. L., Smith, S. J., Malvi, H., & Kodgule, R. (2019). An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Medicine, 98(37), e17186. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000017186
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16493792//
