One of the three major families of endogenous opioid peptides. The enkephalins are pentapeptides that are widespread in the central and peripheral nervous systems and in the adrenal medulla.
Enkephalins functions in Psychological Pain Relief
When we have an Enkephalin Deficiency, a lack of enkephalins, we can have feelings of incompleteness; Lack of fulfillment; Feelings of inferiority; Feelings of inadequacy; Never feels "equal"; Fearful, and insecure feelings.
When we have enough Enkephalins we have . . .
- Internal calm
- Sense of well being
- Feelings of euphoria
- Self-concept
- Pain management
But when we have a shortage of Enkephalins we have . . .
- Internal turmoil
- Lack of "completeness"
- Sense of inadequacy
- Poor pain control
What our body needs to supply Enkephalins . . .
- D-Phenylalanine
- Vitamin B6
- Folic Acid
Natural sources of building blocks for Enkephalins . . .
- Fish
- Blue-green algae
- Wheat germ
- Green leafy vegetables
- Tortula yeast
- Egg yolks
