Norepinephrine neurotransmitter increase
Norepinephrine or noradrenaline is a hormone and a neurotransmitter; it is secreted by the adrenal medulla as a hormone into the blood, and as a neurotransmitter from neurons. Along with epinephrine (adrenaline), another hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla, norepinephrine is involved in the fight-or-flight response to physical or mental stress, directly increasing heart rate, triggering the release of glucose from energy stores, and increasing skeletal muscle readiness, among other actions.
Questions
Q. I have read information you have posted on the Internet for the last few
years and have found it extremely useful. I have a question that no person,
physician or company has an answer too. Is there a supplement or medication that
raises the norepinephrine levels in the body without the use of central nervous
system stimulants? Stimulants prescribed by a physician, and over the counter
supplements only last for a few days. Medications effecting other
neurotransmitters (i.e. seretonin) at the same time as effecting norepinephrine
makes them counter productive. If there is any way to raise norepinephrine
levels by itself, I am sure this will help my energy level.
A. I am aware of the amino acid tyrosine leading to an elevation of norepinephrine and the amino acid phenylalanine. Energy levels in the body are
influenced by a host of factors, not just the levels of one substance. As such, I
don't see the need to focus on one neurotransmitter levels. One should rather
focus on a number of natural ways to improve energy.