a group of chemicals produced in the brain that reduce pain and positively affect mood
Substance made by the body to stop pain
(èn-dôr¹fîn), any of a group of NEUROTRANSMITTERS, affecting mood, perception of pain, memory retention, and learning. Chemically similar to opium-derived NARCOTICS, endorphins were searched for and found in the 1970s after the discovery that MORPHINE works by attaching itself to specific receptor sites in the brain. Endorphins also attach to these receptors and appear to be the brain’s own natural painkillers. Besides behaving as pain regulators, endorphins are believed to contribute to euphoric feelings such as the "runner’s high" experienced after prolonged exercise. 1 Enzyme
Any of a group of hormones with pain-killing and tranquilizing ability that are secreted by the brain.
a neuropeptide in the central nervous system that acts to reduce pain
Hormone secreted by the body, when experiencing pain. The body's natural painkiller. Creates a euphoria effect on the person receiving the pain. It permits that person to receive more pain because endorphin has analgesic effect. When a person is under the influence of endorphins, usually it is said that he or she is in "subspace"
Neurotransmitter with similar properties as opiates. Important forpain reduction.
a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
an internally produced morphine
s: the chemicals produced by the body which give a 'high' feeling. These are so called because they are a form of endogenous morphine i.e. a drug produced within the body itself which gives the person a 'high' similar to that produced by taking morphine.
Natural hormonelike substance found in the brain; suppresses the sensation of pain.
naturally occurring morphine-like molecule produced primarily in the brain and spinal cord which blocks pain and lifts mood
A neurotransmitter, endogenous morphine, the body's natural painkiller.
A substance produced in the brain or nervous system that stops pain naturally.
a group of endogenous (produced by the body) hormones (e.g., beta endorphin, metenkephalin) that are chemically similar to opiate drugs. Endorphins are involved in coping with acute stress and modulating the perception of pain; they may also have a role in mobilizing the immune system.
Category of neurotransmitters that stimulate the same nerve receptors as opiates. Ritual drumming often induces a natural "high" due to the release of this chemical by the brain.
natural painkiller secreted by the body when experiencing pain. It allows one to receive more pain due to an analgesic effect. When a person is under the influence of endorphins, usually it is said that he or she is in "subspace."
A drug produced within the brain itself whose effects and chemical composition are similar to such pain-relieving opiates as morphine.
Neurotransmitter with similar properties as opiates. Important for pain reduction.
Hormone that helps reduce pain and promote a feeling of calmness. A laboring woman secretes endorphins.
The body's natural pain killer. A natural opiate, this neurotransmitter is similar to morphine. It is produced in the pituitary gland. It protects against excessive pain, and is released with ACTH into the brain. DLPA (DL-Phenylalanine) promotes the body's natural production of endorphins.
An endogenous opioid; functions as neurotransmitter at synapses activated by opiate drugs and as paracrine agent and hormone.