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CATECHLOMINE HORMONES
Adrenaline
This hormone has two major roles. It is released in response to hypo-glycaemia,
stress and other stimuli (the body's fight or flight response). It also serves
as a neurotransmitter (a catechlomine) being released into the central nervous
system to facilitate nerve transmittion. Hypoadrenalism can contribute to poor
stress handling, hypoglycaemia, anxiety and depression.
Nor-Adrenaline
Another adrenal gland hormone, also released by the brain neurons. It is also
a neurotransmitter. The thyroid gland controls the levels of noradrenaline.
Deficiency of this hormones is seen by many doctors as a major cause of depression.
Cortisol
This major adrenal hormone that can be synthesised to cortisone is involved
in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. When used as a drug it
is referred to as hydrocortisone.
High levels of cortisol cause similar symptoms to those caused by taking excessive
cortisone as a drug. These include general nervousness, insomnia and depression.
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