Adrenal Glands
Synopsis of Adrenal Glands
The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney. They are crucial components of the endocrine system and play a central role in the body's response to stress, metabolism, immune regulation, blood pressure, and electrolyte balance. Each gland is composed of two main parts: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla.
The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones such as cortisol (stress regulation and inflammation), aldosterone (electrolyte and blood pressure control), and androgens (precursors to sex hormones). The adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines like adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), which are responsible for the body’s “fight-or-flight” response.
Dysfunction of the adrenal glands can result in disorders such as Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency), Cushing’s syndrome (excess cortisol), and adrenal fatigue (a non-clinical term often used to describe chronic stress-related exhaustion). Adrenal performance is tightly linked to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a system that regulates hormonal feedback and stress adaptation.
Natural remedies to support Adrenal Glands
Sleep regulation: Getting consistent, high-quality sleep helps restore hormonal rhythms and adrenal recovery.
Stress management: Meditation, breathwork, journaling, and mindfulness techniques can reduce the hormonal burden on the adrenal system.
Balanced diet: Regular meals rich in whole foods and sufficient protein stabilize blood sugar, which supports adrenal balance.
Adaptogenic herbs: Plants like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and holy basil support the body’s resilience to stress. Hydration with electrolytes: Maintaining fluid and sodium balance supports adrenal hormone production, especially aldosterone.
Caffeine moderation: Limiting stimulants gives the adrenals time to rest and recover from overuse.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Adrenal Glands.
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
adrenal cortex
Alfalfa
Anemarrhena
animal Tissue
antler
ashitaba
ashwagandha
astragalus
ba ji tian
barbasco
basil
bee pollen
bee products
black galingale
black seed
Black spruce
bovine
bovine kidney
bovine liver
bovine protein
Brazil nut
Bupleurum
bupleurum falcatum
Campylandra fimbriata
caterpillar mushroom
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Chinese mountain ant
Chinese thoroughwax
chuchuhuasi
coca
Codonopsis
cola nut
cordyceps
cortisol
Curculigo orchioides
deer velvet
Dendrobium
devil\'s club
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
dioscorea
egg
eleuthero
eucommia
Eurycoma Longifolia
eurycomanone
false unicorn root
flat-stem milk-vetch
fo-ti
ganoderma
ginseng
Ginsenosides
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Glycyrrhizin
guayusa
herbal blend (proprietary)
Himalayan salt
Ilex
Indian nightshade
Japanese kadsura
Jatamansi
jiaogulan
jungli-bean
kelp
kola nut
l-tyrosine
Lavandin
licorice root
lingzhi
maca
macaenes
macamides
magnesium
maral root
Mate
Mineral ascorbate
Mineral blend
Mormon Tea
Muira puama
Mushroom
Nettle
noni
pantethine
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
phosphatidylserine
Polygonatum
Rehmannia
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
relora® (proprietary)
Rhaponticum
rhizome
Rhodiola
Rosarin
rosavins
Safed musli
Salidroside
salt
sarsaparilla
Schisandrins
Schizandrol A
sea salt
Shataverins
Shilajit
Sida cordifolia
skullcap
Smilagenin
spearmint leaf
suma
trace minerals
Tribulus Terrestris
Trichopus zeylanicus
Vervain
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin C
whole adrenal glandular
Wild yam
Withanolides
Yerba mate
Zinc
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