BETA-ENDORPHIN
Introduction to Beta-Endorphin Beta-endorphin (β-endorphin) is a crucial neurohormone and neuropeptide belonging to the endogenous opioid peptide family. Discovered in the mid-1970s, it rapidly became recognized for its potent analgesic properties, mirroring the effects of exogenous opiates such as morphine, yet produced naturally within the human body. This peptide plays an indispensable role in maintaining […]