2014년 2월 25일 화요일

Endorphin


     It is unfortunate that the society shows no mercy to narcotics, but what if the human body secretes one that is about fifty times more potent than heroine? Endogenous Morphine, better known as Endorphin, is a peptide hormone mainly released from the pituitary gland located in the base of the brain. Endorphin is secreted when we are under severe stress, fear or pain. It helps us forget the pain and control our emotions by interacting with the receptors of the cells. In fact, endorphin is so potent that it doesn’t simply alleviate pain but literally makes us high-- How awesome is that? Particularly famous is a state known as ‘Runner’s high’ where an exhausted athlete suddenly experiences a feeling of euphoria due to endorphin release. Endorphin also helps mothers endure immense pain when giving birth. Scientists say that many near-death experiences those religious frauds always blab about may also be a product of endorphin release. No wonder that endorphin is released to its max when you’re dying.

     In those days when our biological ancestors lived in the wild, it was necessary that they withstand stress and pain following physically demanding tasks like running and hunting. Therefore a certain group of mutants that somehow happened to have Endorphin would have been able to survive better, leaving their awesome genetic trait to humanity. In short, it’s survival of the fittest all over again.   

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