I have heard people can become addicted to it.
2007-12-02 07:16:38 · 10 answers · asked by I dont know 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Chemical painkillers known as endorphins and enkephalins are produced naturally in the body. They are polypeptides, able to bind to the neuro-receptors in the brain to give relief from pain. This effect appears to be responsible for the so called runner's high, the temporary loss of pain when severe injury occurs, and the analgesic effects that acupuncture and chiropractic adjustments of the spine offer.
The enkephalins are pentapeptides, the smallest of the molecules with pain killing or opiate activity. The enkephalins are found in the thalamus of the brain and in parts of the spinal cord that transmit pain impulses.
A rise in blood levels of endorphins is measurable after exercise, and sexual activity. Our own opiates may explain how someone severely wounded in battle can continue to fight or have the strength to save someone else. Some scientists feel that endorphin release may be another reason some people pursue dangerous activities such as bungee jumping. So called thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies may not just be addicted to the rush of adrenaline.
There are many on going studies related to endorphins and their release into the body and its effect.
You may remember the legendary story of the Greek messenger which 2500 years ago run from the Marathon field to Athens to bring the news about the Greek victory over the Persians. The legend says that when he reached Athens, he gave the news and dropped dead.
This is a classical example of the endorphin presence in the muscles.
Long periods of exhaustible activities can provoke death, the heart stopping suddenly because endorphins decrease the pain perception ability. Just recently we have had sudden death syndrom in sport; the most recent had been during a football match.
2007-12-02 07:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by watercress kebab 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is something called the "joggers high" which kicks in after about 25 minutes of running - the body releases endorphins which have a similar effect to opiates and can become addictive - I was hooked about 20 years ago when I was running marathons and lost a lot of weight doing it. .
2007-12-02 07:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I used to go to the gym-yes! By the end of the year I was going 5 nights a week,3 hours at a time and I felt magnificent! Felt like I was treading air when I left.
2007-12-02 07:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was a time that I could workout 6 days a week for 3 hours a day, it does give you high of endorphins
2007-12-02 07:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by Scream Bloody Gore anti jonas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am addicted to it. i train 5-6 times a week and have to stop myself from going everyday. i sprained my ankle running last week and still managed to go 4 days this in the week that's how bad it is. but nothing beats that feeling u get trust me
2007-12-02 09:14:16 · answer #5 · answered by snowflakes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think im addicted,but i get a definite buzz,ive even stopped drinking alcohol and replaced that buzz with exercise.
2007-12-02 07:20:20 · answer #6 · answered by Freakin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes my old lecturer became seriously addicted to adrenalin and needed medical help for it. He's fine now but it was pretty serious at the time.
2007-12-02 07:20:04 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The endorphin release?/ Ohh yes!
2007-12-02 07:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know I can run on my treadmill and I do love the feeling that comes with it.
2007-12-02 07:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by theoriginalwingding 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has been a while but it is a good feeling.
2007-12-02 07:20:06 · answer #10 · answered by D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋