Tag: Enkephalins

In 2023, an estimated 24.3% of U.S. adults experienced chronic pain [1.8.1]. The body has a powerful built-in system to fight this discomfort, but **what hormone manages pain**? The primary answer lies with endorphins, the body's natural morphine [1.2.2, 1.2.5].

The discovery of endogenous opioid peptides in 1975 revolutionized our understanding of pain and pleasure [1.2.1]. So, **what are opioid like peptides**? They are the body's own morphine-like substances, playing crucial roles in analgesia, mood, and stress responses [1.2.2, 1.4.2].