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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.” quote by Catherine M. Pittman
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““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.””

Catherine M. Pittman

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.

Key Takeaway

Use stress responses wisely.

Themes

biology stress physiology

Mood

informative cautionary

Type

educational scientific

When to use this quote

  • sports performance
  • emergency response
  • medical treatment

Key Concepts

cortisol adrenaline energy mobilization

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it beneficial to harness stress?
  • How to balance stress and recovery?
A Different Perspective

Excessive activation can harm health.

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