Is Adrenaline vegetarian?

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.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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