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Catecholamine Production

Meaning

Catecholamine Production is the physiological process of synthesizing the crucial monoamine neurotransmitters and hormones: dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline). These potent chemical messengers are central to the body’s acute stress response, mood regulation, attention, and motor control, functioning as both local neurotransmitters in the brain and systemic hormones from the adrenal medulla. Clinical assessment often focuses on the balance and total output of these compounds, which are directly influenced by stress, nutritional status, and endocrine health. A robust production capacity is essential for adaptive stress responses and sustained alertness.