Adrenal Support, Nutritional

Below are several things that can be very helpful in supporting your adrenal
glands to heal.

Adrenal glandulars

Adrenal glandulars supply the raw materials that your adrenal glands need
to heal. It is critical however that you get them from reputable companies (such
as Enzymatic Therapy) so that the purity and potency is guaranteed and so you
can be sure that they come from cows that are not at risk of transmitting infections.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is critical for adrenal function. Your body’s highest levels of vitamin
C are found in the adrenal glands and brain tissues, and the urinary excretion
of Vitamin C is increased during stress. Optimizing vitamin C intake by taking
150–1,000 mg a day will also help immune function.

Pantothenic acid

Pantothenic acid, a B vitamin, also supports adrenal function, and Pantothenic
acid deficiency causes shrinking of your adrenal glands. Optimal levels are
approximately 100–150 mg daily, although some physicians use even higher levels
for adrenal support.

Licorice

Licorice also slows down the breakdown of adrenal hormones in your body, helping
to maintain optimal levels. There is no licorice in licorice candies in the
United States because of this. Another beneficial effect of the licorice is
that it helps in the treatment of indigestion, and it is even as effective as
the prescription heartburn medication Tagamet. Do not take licorice if you have
high blood pressure, as too much licorice can cause excess adrenal function
and worsen high blood pressure. You can safely take 200–400 mg a day of a licorice
extract standardized to contain 5% glycyrrhizic acid.

Chromium

Chromium also helps decrease the symptoms of low blood sugar. Take 200-500
mcg a day.

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