00:00What I wish I knew about adrenaline before my first big scare, it's way more than just a rush.
00:05Here's why this hormone is a total game changer.
00:08Adrenaline, also called epinephrine, is your body's instant energy booster.
00:13When you sense danger or stress, your adrenal glands release it,
00:16making your heart race, your blood flow faster, and your muscles ready for action.
00:21It literally unlocks emergency power by turning stored energy into glucose,
00:25which is why people do incredible things when scared.
00:27But adrenaline isn't just for wild moments.
00:30Doctors use it in EpiPens to save lives during severe allergic reactions.
00:35It also sharpens your focus and helps you react faster.
00:38Just remember, these effects are short-lived.
00:41Once the crisis passes, your body chills out with other hormones.
00:45Pretty cool, right?
