Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal Fatigue

Today, the fast pace and heavy demands of work life, family life, and social life put excessive stress on many individuals. Instead of producing cortisol to handle a quick burst of stress and then going back to normal, the body makes more and more of this hormone to deal with these constant worries and pressures. As such, cortisol levels remain elevated throughout the day. While a lot of people believe that they have too much cortisol, which causes them to gain weight, we have found the opposite to be true. If chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels continue for years, the adrenal glands will grow tired from making excessive amounts of this hormone. This is called adrenal fatigue.

Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue include:

Chronic fatigue
Low blood sugar
Low blood pressure
Dizziness or lightheadedness upon standing
Muscle and/or joint pain
Recurrent infections
Allergies and/or asthma
Irregular menstrual cycles
Low libido
Hair loss
Anxiety or panic attacks
Difficulty coping with stress

Produced in the adrenal glands, cortisol is a steroid hormone predominantly known for its relationship to stress. It is released in reaction to danger and initiates the body’s fight-or-flight response.

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DHEA for Adrenal Fatigue and Overall Health

In addition to cortisol, another key hormone in relation to adrenal fatigue is dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA is the most abundant hormone in the body. Considered the “Fountain of Youth”, this steroid hormone synthesizes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, and has cardiovascular, metabolic, and anti-stress properties.

Symptoms of DHEA Deficiency include:

Chronic fatigue syndrome
Autoimmune disease, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
Depression
Lack of libido
Weight gain
Osteoporosis
High blood pressure
Heart disease

Optimal DHEA levels have the following benefits:

Cardiovascular: decreases cholesterol, lowers triglycerides, and prevents clotting of the blood
Metabolic: decreases fat storage and promotes weight loss and lean muscle mass
Neurological: increases brain function (including memory), helps regulate mood, improves stress by decreasing cortisol, and improves sleep

DHEA also increases human growth hormone levels, increases bone formation and density, and has skin renewal properties.