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Is Adrenaline vegan?

Adrenaline

Unconfirmed

Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a hormone and neurotransmitter that can be extracted from the adrenal glands of animals such as hogs, cattle, and sheep, or produced synthetically. It is used in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Its origin can be animal-derived or synthetic depending on the production method.

Also known as Epinephrine, L-Epinephrine, Suprarenin
CAS number 51-43-4
EC number 200-098-7
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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