Adrenal & Stress

Adrenal & Stress

Adrenal Health Support Supplements 

The adrenals are small, triangular-shaped glands above the kidneys and respond to stress by releasing hormones as part of the “fight or flight” response, which often results in potential blood pressure changes and heart rate. Adrenal hormones, like cortisol and adrenaline, help regulate metabolism, the immune system, and other essential functions. Targeted nutritional supplementation helps the adrenal glands to work with the brain and mediate stress, support energy levels, maintain weight and metabolism, and secrete healthy testosterone.  

Adrenal Health Support Nutrients  

• Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is an ancient, nutritional herb with health benefits to support anxiety, stress and balanced mood, while offering an adaptogenic benefit for both physical and mental endurance.  
• Vitamins B5 (pantothenic acid), this specific vitamin is involved in supporting and nourishing the adrenal glands for a healthy stress response. 
• Vitamin C as an antioxidant vitamin that needs to be replenished daily, this can help restore a healthy stress response and support the overall coping mechanism of long-term stress.  
• Magnesium for stress, potentially affects the body’s stores of this mineral. Magnesium helps to modulate the activity of the body’s stress-response system, by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing you to feel calm, relaxed and able to cope with stress.  
• Cordyceps Sinensis is a fruiting body mushroom extract, rich in nutrients to support daily physical performance. Supports healthy stamina and energy levels. 
• Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero Senticosus) an adaptogenic herb, which supports the body’s natural ability to adapt to stress, as well as mental endurance and metabolic efficiency. 

Tips for Adrenal Health and Stress Support 

• Eat meals regularly and try and eat breakfast within an hour after waking. 
• Try to avoid processed foods and instead base your diet on fruit and vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats, with low carbohydrate foods. 
• Include exercise, but at times gentle exercise may be a better option to high impact exercise, if stress levels are high. 
• Get adequate amounts of REM sleep to ensure that the body is having time to restore in the ‘rest and digest mode, a way the body balances from the daily ‘fight and flight’ mode. 
• Limit caffeine drinks as these can potential be too stimulating for the adrenal glands, especially when stress levels are high. 
• Try incorporating relaxation techniques like meditation and remember to laugh and have fun with friends, family and colleagues.  
• Make time to get creative, learn a new language or take on an interesting hobby.