Norepinephrine

Noradrenaline (also called “norepinephrine”) is a chemical created in your nerve endings that helps you stay focused and alert.

You want a Goldilocks amount that’s just enough to keep you going. Too much can cause anxiety while too little brings on symptoms of depression.

caffeine promotes the release of norepinephrine which can increase heart rate and blood pressure in some individuals. For most people this is well tolerated, but for others it may lead to palpitations or extra beats from the heart

As a medication, norepinephrine is used to increase and maintain blood pressure in limited, short-term serious health situations.

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  •  Your body turns this amino acid into the neurotransmitters tyrosine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. It plays an integral role in the structure and function of proteins and enzymes and the production of other amino acids (7).