Several biological processes rely on it to perform optimally, but levels diminish as we age, opening the door to premature cell death, aging, and age-associated diseases and conditions
This dual action reduces the metabolic stress that makes traditional fasting challenging for many people, but it may also reduce the hormonal variability that drives some intermittent fasting benefits
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Figure 1 The adrenal medulla, an extension of the sympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, produces catecholamines such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine ( Figure 1 ), which have widespread impacts on the cardiovascular system, metabolism, and other body systems