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BETA – Endorphins – A Novel Natural Holistic Healer

Shrihari TG

Endorphins are endogenous morphine synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary gland in response to pain and stress. There are three types of endorphins such as β-endorphins, dynorphins and enkephalins, has receptors on brain, nervous system and immune cells. Beta-endorphins are abundant endorphins involved in immune-stimulatory activity, stress buster, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity used for therapeutic, promotive, palliative, preventive, holistic approach of treating diseases such as infectious diseases, cancer, auto-immune diseases. This article briefs about the role of Beta-endorphins and it’s mechanism of actions on various diseases.