Adrenal glands are a key part in the body’s ability to deal with our high stress lifestyles in a healthy manner. The adrenal glands, located on the upper pole of each kidney, are also the part of the body that is most susceptible to the negative consequences of stress. As the adrenals wear down and the health of the body declines, healing becomes more and more difficult. Bodily signs of low adrenal function include lethargy, dizziness, headaches, memory problems, food cravings and blood sugar imbalance.

Vitamins, botanicals, and glandulars can be used to successfully restore adrenals to health. Liquorice, ashwaganda, ginseng, schizandra, wild oat, and macca are a few adaptogenic botanicals that are often used to support the optimal function of the adrenals. Vitamin C is an important source for the adrenal glands, which are required to produce stress hormones like cortisol in healthy amounts. B complex vitamins are essential for cellular metabolism and energy production, and the adrenal glands have demand a high amount because of its central role in the metabolic process. Vitamin C and B are especially important during periods of heightened stress, and if either of the substances is deficient during these stressful times the body is not able to function up to optimal standards.

Minerals are very important in terms of meeting the demands that the adrenal require in order to produce energy and hormones. Magnesium is one of the most vital minerals needed by the adrenal glands, but is also one of the most deficient. Other minerals such as zinc, selenium and copper are also essential minerals for energy production. Glandular extracts are a necessary source of raw materials and nutrients in the regeneration of the adrenal glands, and can significantly increase the speed of recovery.