We rely on our adrenal glands to meet the demands of stress on our bodies. Stressors - physical, mental or emotional - all have the same effect on our physiology. By releasing ‘stress’ hormones like cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine, the adrenal glands work to mitigate the effects that stressors have on us.

Chronic stress, or even relatively short-lived stressful situations can tax the adrenal glands. In short, the demand on them can outstrip their ability to respond to stressors by releasing hormones.

Previously referred to as "adrenal fatigue" this condition is now more properly known as HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis dysfunction - excess stress or the inability to deal with it creates dysfunction across our hormonal system that interprets and responds to stressors.

HPA axis dysfunction often manifests as poor adrenal function, or the inability to release cortisol and other hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) in adequate amounts under stressful conditions.

As glands, the adrenals can become ‘fatigued’ and unable to meet the demands placed upon them.

Signs of Adrenal Gland Fatigue

Some of the most common signs include:

• Overwhelming fatigue
• Intense sugar and caffeine cravings
• Exercise intolerance (you feel worse or ‘hung over’ after exercise
• Non-restorative sleep

Another important sign of HPA dysfunction is weight gain around the waist - especially when there’s been no change to diet or exercise patterns.

In active and athletic people, we’ll often see an elevated resting heart rate (a sign that the nervous system is under stress), increased injuries like tendonitis, bursitis and aches and pains because the body can no longer control inflammation due to adrenal fatigue.

Diagnosing Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue can be graded in stages. Stage 1 is minimal, Stage 2 is moderate, and Stage 3 is severe.  Staging is determined after testing adrenal function using asaliva test.

Adrenal Energy

Adrenal Energy  is The Natural Athlete Clinic's exciting new formula that features a comprehensive blend of nutrients and botanical extracts.

Each ingredient is supplied in clinically relevant dosages (meaning there’s enough of each ingredient to actually support adrenal function, as opposed to other products that only contain minuscule amounts of important ingredients).

Adrenal Energy isn’t a stimulant. It’s designed to promote optimal energy production, improve stamina and help you manage everyday stressors.

What It Contains:

Made of primarily key vitamins, adaptogenic herbs and adrenal glandular extract, Adrenal Energy isn’t a stimulant.

You can see all the ingredients and amounts of each here.

Vitamins C, B6 and Pantothenic acid are key nutrients that support the production of the adrenal gland hormones cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Asian Ginseng (Panax), Eleuthero, Rhodiola and Schisandra are the adaptogenic herbs (meaning they help your physiology cope with stressors), each with adrenal-specific actions that support adrenal gland performance.

Bovine Adrenal Gland is derived from pure Argentinian bovine and serves as a complementary ingredient traditionally used to replenish adrenal function.

Adrenal Energy can be used by anyone facing intense life stresses as well as by anyone who works hard physically either through exercise or occupationally. 

As it begins to work you’ll notice less fatigue and a greater ability to face stressors without feeling completely spent and exhausted afterwards.