Adrenaline Quote by Catherine M. Pittman
““Cortisol increases blood sugar levels, giving you the energy you need to use your muscles. Adrenaline (also called epinephrine) gives you an energetic feeling that heightens your senses, increases your heart rate and breathing, and can even keep you from experiencing pain.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hormone Handbook, 2018
Cortisol and adrenaline prepare the body for action by raising blood sugar, heart rate, and pain tolerance.
In simple terms: Stress hormones boost energy and alertness.
Use stress responses wisely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports performance
- emergency response
- medical treatment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it beneficial to harness stress?
- How to balance stress and recovery?
Excessive activation can harm health.