Reduces Stress
Adrenochrome, also known as semicarbazide adrenochrome, is a biomolecule produced through the oxidation of adrenaline (epinephrine). It gets its name from its deep red hue when exposed to air after being produced via adrenaline metabolism; hence its name. Adrenochrome production occurs during stress and excitement in response to stressors like anxiety; it produces feelings of euphoria and invincibility while contributing to feelings of invincibility in its recipients; some conspiracy theories even suggest harvesting live humans to preserve youthfulness among their populations!
Animal studies demonstrated that adrenochrome depleted ATP levels in heart mitochondria, leading to cell dysfunction. This could be attributed to its ability to uncouple OXPHOS, inhibit ATP formation and block calcium or phosphate uptake. Adrenochrome also caused oxidative damage through its redox cycle which produces superoxide which reduced oxygen to produce the semiquinone radical anion associated with its semiquinone radical anion form.
