The Use Of Adrenal Cortical Extracts In Adrenal Fatigue

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The Use Of Adrenal Cortical Extracts In Adrenal Fatigue

By L. DC, ND, PhD

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What Is Hypoadrenia and Adrenal Fatigue?

" With our present partial knowledge of the function of the endocrine

chain of glands, it appears as though the suprarenals were the first

to show signs of fatigue, for the simple reason that they seem to

have most of the work to do in the auto-protective functions. "

(McNulty, J., New York Medical Journal, 1921, XCIII, pg. 288)

The purpose of your adrenal glands is to help your body cope with

stresses and survive. In this article we will take a look at what

happens when your adrenal glands get stressed out and what you can do

about it. Normally, the adrenal glands secrete minute, yet precise

and balanced, amounts of steroid hormones. But because your adrenals

are designed to be so very responsive to changes in your inner

physical, emotional and psychological environment, any number of

factors can interfere with this finely tuned balance. As a result,

physical, emotional and psychological stress can cause a decrease in

the output of adrenal hormones, particularly cortisol. This reduction

in adrenal activity is called hypoadrenia. " Hypo " simply means lower

and so hypoadrenia is a general term referring to the whole range of

lowered adrenal activity from zero to almost normal.

The extreme low end of hypoadrenia, 's disease, is named for

Sir , who first described it in 1849. Approximately 70%

of this form of hypoadrenia is an auto-immune disease. It is often

life threatening if untreated and usually involves actual structural

and physiological damage to the adrenal glands. People suffering from

's disease usually have to take corticosteroids for the

remainder of their lives in order to function. The other 30% of

's disease cases are not related to auto-immune disease and

stem from a variety of causes. F. Kennedy suffered from this

disease as a result of the stress caused by being shot down in his

fighter plane during World War II. Luckily, 's disease is the

rarest form of hypoadrenia with an occurrence of only about 3 persons

per million.

Hypoadrenia more commonly manifests itself within a broad spectrum of

less serious, yet often debilitating, disorders that are only too

familiar to most people. The more severe end of this spectrum has

been known by many names throughout the past century, such as non-

's hypoadrenia, sub-clinical hypoadrenia, neurasthenia,

adrenal neurasthenia, adrenal apathy and adrenal fatigue. I prefer

the name adrenal fatigue. Not only is it easy to remember, but it

most aptly describes this common syndrome whose paramount symptom is

fatigue. Adrenal fatigue affects millions of people around the world

in many ways and for many reasons.

Adrenal fatigue is not usually severe enough to be featured on a TV

hospital show, or to be a medical emergency, as is 's disease.

Modern medicine does not seem to even recognize it as a distinct

syndrome. Nevertheless, it can wreak havoc with a person's life.

Although fatigue is a universal symptom of low adrenal function, it

is such a common complaint and occurs in so many other conditions,

that today's medical doctors rarely consider pursuing an adrenal-

related diagnosis when someone complains of it. In fact, physicians

fifty years ago were far more likely than their modern counterparts

to correctly diagnose this ailment. Information about non-'s

hypoadrenia has been documented in medical literature for over a

hundred years but unfortunately, this form of hypoadrenia is missed

or misdiagnosed in doctors' offices every day, even though the

patient clearly presents its classic symptoms. Adrenal fatigue is all

too often the cause of patients' run down feeling and inability to

keep up with life's daily demands/. The fact that it usually remains

undiagnosed does not diminish its debilitating influence on the

health and feelings of well being of these patients.

Adrenal fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms, known as

a " syndrome. " Its sufferers often live with a general sense of

unwellness or " gray " feelings. They use coffee, colas and other

stimulants to get going in the morning and often to keep going during

the day. As there condition worsens, it lays the foundation for other

seemingly unrelated conditions, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue

syndrome, hypoglycemia, adult onset diabetes, auto immune disorders,

more frequent respiratory infections, allergies and a number of other

health problems, These people may appear to friends and family as

lazy and unmotivated, or to have lost their ambition, when in reality

quite the opposite is true; they are forced to drive themselves much

harder than people with healthy adrenal function merely to do

everyday tasks, never mind accomplish life's goals.

Low adrenals can also have an effect on mental states producing

anxiety and depression. People with adrenal fatigue show a tendency

toward increased fears and apprehensions, have intervals of

confusion, increased difficulties in concentrating and less acute

memory recall. They often have less tolerance than they normally

would and are more easily frustrated. When the adrenals are not

secreting the proper amount of hormones, insomnia is also one of the

likely outcomes.

People who suffer from adrenal fatigue frequently have erratic or

abnormal blood sugar levels in some form of hypoglycemia. In fact,

people who have functional hypoglycemia are usually suffering from

decrease adrenal function. There is also more of a tendency to

experience arthritic pain and decreased immune response with low

adrenal function. Most women who have hypoadrenia have more

premenstrual tension as well as increased difficulty during menopause.

If doctors were to suspect and pursue adrenal fatigue as the basis of

their patients' complaints soon after its onset, it is likely these

more serious conditions could be avoided. Adrenal fatigue syndrome is

fully recognizable and treatable with natural, safe substances, and

in some cases it is totally preventable. The lack of consideration

given to it by the medical profession leads to the unnecessarily

impaired health of millions of people. Even if you are aware that you

have hypoadrenia (adrenal fatigue), you may not find any sympathy or

understanding from your doctor.

Who Suffers From Adrenal Fatigue?

Anyone who does not get enough rest and relaxation to enjoy life, who

drives him/herself constantly, who is never satisfied or is a

perfectionist, who is under constant pressure (especially with few

outlets for emotional release), who feels trapped or helpless, who

feels overwhelmed by repeated or continuous difficulties, or who has

experienced severe or chronic emotional or physical trauma or illness

is probably already suffering from some degree of adrenal fatigue.

People from every walk of life, every culture, and every age can

suffer from adrenal fatigue. The political leader, the university

student, the environmentalist, the farmer, the villager in a war torn

country, the Hollywood director, the factory worker on a swing shift,

the medical doctor with an HMO, and the teenage mother on welfare

probably all have the factors in their lives that can lead to adrenal

dysfunction, even though they lead very different lifestyles. The

cost is untold in the loss of productive hours, creative ideas, sound

business decisions, and other intangibles such as happiness. Some

professions are harder on the adrenal glands than others. If you look

at actuarial tables of the mortality rates, drug abuse, and number of

sick days for different professions, what you are seeing, barring

physically dangerous jobs, is the amount of adrenal fatigue

experienced in those jobs.

The medical profession is a good example. The average physician dies

10 years younger, has seven times the alcoholism, and 11 times the

drug addiction rate of the normal population. In fact, I know one

doctor who, after collapsing at the end of her residency, decided to

make a career of teaching professionals how to deal with stress. It

is a paradox that the adrenal fatigue they do not recognize is

responsible for many of their difficulties.

The police force is another profession that is very hard on the

adrenals. I have counseled many policemen who are on the verge of

collapse because of the stress involved in their job. You might think

that it is the danger these people live with day in and day out that

produces the stress, but what they tell me is that their main

stressors are the demands placed upon them by their commanding

officers. If these people are also involved in a weekly rotating

shifts, the stress is magnified because their bodies never have a

chance to adjust to the new circadian rhythm produced by each sleep

change. People on alternating shifts with less than three weeks

between shift changes are continually hammering their adrenal glands.

Every time the wake/sleep cycle is altered, it takes several days to

weeks to establish a normal hormonal pattern for the new wake/sleep

cycle.

Middle executives and teachers suffer from what I call " sandwich

stress. " This is stress that comes from having to meet the demands

and expectations from above and below without the power or authority

to make the necessary changes or to do their job effectively. It is

frequently the person in the middle who takes the blame when things

go wrong but not the credit when things go right. People in this

position commonly have more than their share of health problems. They

often suffer from Syndrome X (a complex of signs and symptoms that

includes glucose intolerance, increased triglycerides, low HDL

cholesterol, insulin resistance, hypertension, central obesity, and

accelerated atherosclerosis) and have more nervous breakdowns than do

others,. These disorders correspond to the effects of an increase in

cortisol levels caused by stress that is followed in time by a drop

in cortisol levels to below normal as the adrenals fatigue and are

less able to respond to stress.

Primary components of lifestyle that leads to adrenal fatigue include

lack of rest, poor food choices, using food and drinks as stimulants

when tired, staying up late even though fatigued, being constantly in

a position of powerlessness, constantly driving yourself,

perfectionism to the point of relentlessness, double binds over time.

How Adrenal Function Affects Your Everyday Life

Because the adrenals are " the glands of stress, " it is their job to

enable your body to deal with stress from every possible source,

ranging from injury and disease to work and relationship problems.

How you feel when you get up in the morning, how long you take to

fully wake up, how tired you are, how much fatigue interferes in your

life, how resilient you are, how quickly you bounce back after

emotional or physical trauma, how often you can drive yourself or

keep going even when you are tired, and how well you handle daily

pressures all depend upon the functioning of your adrenal glands.

The hormones secreted by your adrenals influence all of the

physiological process in your body. They closely affect the

utilization of carbohydrates and fats, the conversion of fats and

proteins into energy, the distribution of stored fat (especially

around your waist and at the sides of your face), normal blood sugar

regulation, and proper cardiovascular and gastrointestinal function.

The protective activity of anti-inflammatories, hormones and anti-

oxidants that helps to minimize negative and allergic reactions to

alcohol, drugs and foods also depends in part on the precise

secretion of adrenal hormones. After mid-life (menopause in women),

the adrenal glands gradually become the major source of the sex

hormones circulating throughout the body in both men and women. These

hormones themselves have a whole host of physical, emotional and

psychological effects, from the level of your sex drive to the

tendency to gain weight. Every athlete knows that muscular strength

and stamina are influenced by the adrenal hormones, known more

familiarly as steroids.

Even the kinds of diseases you develop and your ability to respond to

chronic illness is influenced significantly by the adrenals. The more

chronic the illness, the more important the adrenal response becomes.

You cannot live at all without your adrenal hormones and you cannot

live well without your adrenal glands functioning properly.

Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

Listed below are some of the most common symptoms of low adrenal

function excerpted from my upcoming book on adrenal fatigue. Look at

them to see if some of them seem familiar to you or to people you

know.

Continuing fatigue not relieved by sleep. Despite getting a good

night's sleep, you still feel tired when you wake up. Refreshed is a

foreign word to people with adrenal fatigue

Craving for salt or salty foods. You find yourself eating the whole

bag of chips or adding extra salt to foods.

Lethargy (lack of energy). Everything seems like a chore, even the

things you used to enjoy.

Easily fatigued. Everything takes more effort. Walking a block

sometimes feels like a marathon.

Decreased sex drive. The hottest movie star could be waiting in your

bedroom and you would ask for a rain check. Sex is often the last

thing on your mind when you hardly have the energy to keep your head

up.

Decreased ability to handle stress. Little things that never used to

bother you get to you. Road rage, constant anxiety, yelling at your

kids, compulsive eating, smoking or drug use are some of the

behaviors that let you know your adrenals are crying out for help.

Increased time to recover from illness, injury or traumas. The cold

you got in October is still hanging on in December. The cut on your

finger takes weeks to heal. Two years after your father died you are

still incapacitated by grief.

Mild depression. Why bother making an effort, it sometimes seems so

pointless?

Less enjoyment of happiness with life. Not much seems to interest you

any more, Work and relationships feel empty and you almost never do

something just for fun.

Increased PMS. Bloated, tired, crabby, cramping and craving

chocolate – does it get any worse than this?

Symptoms increase if meals are skipped or inadequate. You have to

drive yourself with snacks, colas and coffee just to keep from

collapsing.

Thoughts less focused, more fuzzy. You frequently lose track of your

train of thought and it is harder and harder to make decisions.

Light headed when standing up quickly. Sometimes you feel a little

woozy or even like you are going to pass out when you get up too fast

from the bed or a chair.

Memory less accurate. You've become so absentminded, you should be a

professor.

Decreased tolerance. People seem a lot more irritating than they used

to.

Difficulty getting up in the morning. Three alarms and you still

don't feel awake enough to lift your head off the pillow.

Afternoon low between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. Around 3:00 - ;30 in the

afternoon you start to feel like you have been drugged.

Feels better after evening meal. After 6:00 PM or your evening meal,

you start to feel alive again.

Decreased productivity. It takes you longer to complete tasks and it

is harder to stay on task.

Increased effort to do every day tasks. Everything seems to require

much more effort than it should.

No single one of these symptoms gives a definitive diagnosis of

hypoadrenia (adrenal fatigue), but taken collectively as a syndrome,

they strongly suggest its presence. If many of these seem familiar,

then you are probably suffering from some level of adrenal fatigue.

Although we have come to accept it as such, adrenal fatigue is not a

part of normal life! These symptoms indicate defective adaptation of

your adrenal glands to the stresses you are experiencing. They are

warnings that something needs to change if you want to feel well

again. If you are experiencing more than three of them, you are

likely suffering from some form of adrenal fatigue.

Use of Adrenal Cortical Extracts

Adrenal extracts have been recommended and successfully used for a

variety of conditions which involve low adrenal function, including

asthenia, asthma, colds, burns, depletion from colds, coughs,

dyspepsia (atonic), early 's disease, hypotension, infections,

infectious diseases, depletion from infectious diseases,

convalescence from infectious diseases, neurothenia, tuberculosis,

light headed and dizziness and vomiting during pregnancy (Harrower,

1939, pg. 19 – 22).

The first, and still probably the most reliable, way of rebuilding

the adrenals from adrenal fatigue is the use of extracts from liquid

or powdered bovine adrenal glands. Historically and in many modern

clinics, preparations using adrenal cell extracts have been used

extensively and are considered to be the most important aspect of the

treatment. The first to use an adrenal extract was Sir Osler

who, in 1896, used a crude preparation of adrenal cells in an

unsuccessful attempt to keep a person with 's disease alive

and functioning. But the adrenal cell extracts have been a valuable

and powerful form of therapy since they first became commercially

available in 1918 and have been used by thousands of medical doctors

in the treatment of non-'s type of hypoadrenia. By the mid

1930 " s, adrenal cell extracts in liquid and tablet forms were

produced by several companies. As recently as 1968 they were being

made by some of the leading pharmaceutical companies (Upjohn, and

Parke- among others) ( 1968).

However, in the early 1950's synthetic cortisol became available.

Because the synthetic hormone produced effects that seemed, at first,

so much more dramatic than the effects of adrenal extracts, many

physicians switched to cortisol and its synthetic version for

treating conditions they had previously treated with adrenal cell

extracts. The profit margin of the synthetic corticoids was also many

times greater than that of the cell extracts. This quickly made the

synthetics the unquestionable favorite of the pharmaceutical

industry. Within a few short years, the many detrimental side effects

of the synthetics started appearing, but the pharmaceutical industry

had made its profitable choice and would never turn back.

It is important to clarify the difference between adrenal cell

extracts and the natural and synthetic cortiosteroids. The

corticosteroids are replacement hormones. They replace only the

hormone they are fashioned after but do not function exactly the same

as the natural hormone. Upon entering the body, they suppress adrenal

function, shutting down all hormones secreted by the adrenals. If

used in excess, which most are, their unfortunate side effects are

many and far reaching. The natural form of the hormone

(hydrocortisone) is safer than the synthetics, but even the natural

hormone shuts down the adrenals while it is being used and for

several weeks to months after it is discontinued.

The cell extracts are not replacement hormones, but they contain the

constituents of the adrenal cell. The liquid extracts include all the

cell constituents fresh frozen after being sterilized by filtration.

They contain only a tiny amount of actual hormone. Their action is to

support, fortify and restore normal adrenal function. They enhance

adrenal activity, not suppress it. These extracts rarely have side

effects and have been used orally and as injectables since the end of

WWI.

The adrenal cortical extract's first claim to fame in the United

States had to do with the epidemic flu virus of 1918. Respiratory

infections are especially hard on the adrenal glands and fatigue them

rapidly. This effect was shown by Lucke and his associates in Camp

Zachary in 1919, when he found that adrenal exhaustion was

present in 103 of 126 autopsied cases of mortality from the flu

epidemic. In 3 cases they found hemorrhages in the adrenals and

adrenal glands enlarged to twice their size. In other words, in 106

of 126 patients who died from influenza, the adrenals were actually

damaged by the infection. It is not that the adrenal glands were

infected per se, but that the effort the adrenals exerted to try to

restore balance to the body led them to such exhaustion that it could

be detected physically upon autopsy (Lucke, B., et al., Archives of

Internal Medicine, August 1919, XXIIII, pg. 154). While this flu

epidemic was debilitating and even killing thousands around the

world, a few hundred of its victims were given a formula containing

liquid adrenal cortical extracts combined with a small amount of

thyroid and gonadal extracts. The formula was found to be unusually

effective in overcoming many of the asthenic (weak), hypotonic and

depleted states that were so common in those afflicted with this

deadly flu. It also effectively reduced the serious sequeli that

usually followed this particular infection. The benefits to those

taking this formula dramatically drew attention to its practical use.

The quick and uneventful recovery experienced by those taking this

adrenal extract contrasted to the long period of recuperation

normally seen in this flu epidemic. These results made many

physicians aware of the possibility for recovery from less severe

forms of hypoadrenia as well. There was a realization that although

textbook cases of endocrine diseases, such as 's exemplify

endocrine pathology very well, they seldom provide the most promising

opportunities for therapy. By 1919 it became known that the less

severe endocrine disorder of adrenal fatigue is infinitely more

common and far more likely to respond to therapy than the full blown

adrenal failure seen in 's disease (Harrower, 1939, pg. 17).

By the late 1930's adrenal cell extracts in their liquid and tableted

forms were being used successfully by tens of thousands of physicians

(Harrower, 1933 pg. 111).

I have heard lectures by so-called authorities in medicine who claim

that these glandular extracts have no value. The truth is that these

physicians must not know how to use these substances correctly or

they would never make these claims. Adrenal extracts are the

cornerstone of effective therapy for adrenal fatigue. There are

several brands available in both tablet and liquid form. The liquid

is generally more powerful than the tablet, however, it is more

costly. I usually use the liquid in moderate to severe cases, and

tablets in milder cases. Dosage for the adrenal cortical extract

tablets is 6 – 12 per day, depending upon severity, taken in three to

four intervals throughout the day. Dosage for the liquid form is

usually one vial under the tongue 2 to 3 times weekly. In severe

cases, it may need to be more frequent. The most common liquids

available in the United States come frozen and can be shipped to your

door. Although both are classified as dietary supplements, they must

usually be purchased through a physician. However, there are a few

outlets making them directly available to the public.

Most medical doctors are totally unaware of the existence of this

type of therapy and do not know how to use it. Because it is a

departure from their usual thinking and protocol, they are often

reluctant to even explore it. If a patient asks about cell extracts,

they are typically negative about the subject. But as my friend, Dr.

Leo Roy, the first holistic physician of Canada, said, " Doctors are

down on things they are not up on. " This is especially true of live

cell substances and their use.

The doctors who are up on treating adrenal fatigue find significant

value in adrenal extracts for alleviating most forms of hypoadrenia

(adrenal fatigue). Today, by combining our knowledge of adrenal

cortical extracts with lifestyle modifications, dietary supplements

and herbal formulas, we can stabilize people with adrenal fatigue and

accelerate their recovery more efficiently than ever before. Adrenal

extracts are one of the fundamental treatment protocols used

effectively for over 80 years, yet ignored by modern medicine.

One of the pleasures of writing my book on adrenal fatigue is that it

gives people (including health practitioners) a diagnostic and

comprehensive treatment protocol they can use for rehabilitation from

this common but unrecognized syndrome.

It is my hope that articles like this one and my upcoming book (Smart

Publications, Petaluma California), will make people more aware that

many people are suffering unnecessarily when there are many things

they can do to help themselves back to health.

Correspondence:

Dr. L.

P.O. Box 12242

Tucson, Arizona 85732 USA

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Amount % DV

Vitamin A (as

beta-carotene) 1,800 IU 40

Vitamin C 120 mg 200

Vitamin E 28 IU 100

Pantothenic acid 48 mg 480

Zinc (gluconate) 12 mg 80

Manganese (amino

acid chelate) 2 mg 100

Potassium (citrate) 40 mg *

Lecithin 50 mg *

All of this is contained in a base of nutrient-rich herbs, including

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 Capsule

Amount Per Capsule %Daily Value

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 25 mg 40%

Thiamine Mononitrate (as Vitamin B1) 10 mg 670%

Riboflavin Phospaytes (including riboflavin-5-phosphate - as Vitamin B2) 5

mg 300%

Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 5 mg 250%

Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate 45 mg 450%

Magnesium (as citrate) 10 mg 2%

Zinc (as citrate) 5 mg 35%

Potassium (as citrate) 5 mg *

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Nutrients to Cleanse, Nourish and Support Adrenal Gland

The following nutritional supplements act to improve and promote adrenal

gland activity.*

Vitamin C is utilized by the adrenal glands and prolonged stress can cause

a depletion of _Vitamin C_

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C is a necessary nutrient for the manufacture

of hormones by the adrenal glands.*

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situations by increasing the body’s white blood cells.* White blood cells

protect the body from foreign substances by producing anti-bodies and T-cells.

Ester C is absorbed faster into the blood stream and excreted more slowly than

regular vitamin C supplements.

Amla extract, also know as Indian Gooseberry, is a rich source of natural

vitamin C. Amla fruit juice contains nearly 20 times as much vitamin C as

orange juice and a single fruit is equivalent to eating one to two oranges.

Enhances the vitality of cell tissue, the immune response, capillary integrity

and

may assist with rebuilding body tissue.*

Ashwaganda extract, an ayurvedic " vitalizer. " Ayurvedic medicine is the

ancient medical system of India. The term " vitalizer " belongs to a particular

group of rejuvenating herbs, for both men and women, that are considered highly

beneficial in having regulating and energizing effects on the body.* They

are similar to adaptogens in that they help the body maintain vitality by

resisting the effects of stress. Ashwaganda helps maintain proper nourishment

and

support of the tissues, primarily muscle and bone, as well as supporting

proper function of the adrenal glands.*

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member of the carotenoid family and is a powerful newly-discovered

antioxidant that helps protect against more types of free radicals than any

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molecule and enters the bloodstream more readily than other antioxidants.

Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble nutrient that is able to cross the blood-brain

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from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis and is at least 10 times more

effective as an antioxidant than beta-carotene. Astaxanthin supports the

adrenal

glands by alleviating oxidative stress and enhancing strength and endurance.

The mitochondria is the site of the cell’s energy production and metabolic

activity. The advanced pharmaceutical technology behind Astaxanthin provides an

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cell, which promotes a cleansing and therapeutic action at the cellular

level. Astaxanthin enhances the actions of Vitamin C and E in the body.

Astaxanthin is 100-500 times more effective than vitamin E with inhibiting

lipid

peroxidation, which is the destruction of fatty acids and proteins in cell

membranes that can cause oxidative damage. *Cumulative, oxidative damage to

lipids in

cell membranes may increase the risk of age-related health conditions.

Results from clinical studies testing the safety of Astaxanthin have shown no

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Astragalus Root is recognized as an adaptogen that can be used to restore

energy and balance to the immune system.* Adaptogens help the body maintain

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other tonifying herbs to enhance strength and promote energy.* In Chinese

medicine, astragalus root is classified as a tonic that supports the immune

system and promotes resistance to stress.* The polysaccharides in astragalus

are

the chemical compounds that have immune enhancing activity.*

B vitamins are necessary for a healthy nervous system and for the

metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.* Stress, alcohol, tobacco,

excessive

sugar and caffeine and stress can decrease the levels of B vitamins in the

body. B vitamins are essential for nerve tissue and help in the formation of

normal red blood cells and antibodies.* Antibodies are a special blood protein

that are synthesized by the body in response to the invasion of potentially

dangerous foreign substances.B1, B2 B6 and B12 are particularly important for

healthy adrenal function.

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is necessary for the absorption of B

vitamins and the healthy function of the adrenals.* Zinc is an essential

nutrient for the manufacture of hormones by the adrenal glands, especially

during times of stress.* Zinc plays an important role in maintaining a strong

immune system.*

Ginger is an excellent digestive aid * and enhances the synergy of other

herbs.* It is excellent for the circulatory system and helps improve stamina

during times of stress. *

Korean Ginseng is an adaptogen that enhances adrenal gland function.*

Adaptogens help the body maintain vitality by resisting the effects of stress.

They are used synergistically with other tonifying herbs to enhance strength

and

promote energy.* In Chinese medicine, Korean Ginseng is considered a tonic

that protects the body against physical and mental fatigue and promotes

resistance to stress.*

Piper Nigrum (black pepper) is recognized, in the botanical classification

of herbs, as a mild herbal stimulant, that when combined with other herbs,

helps to increase, circulation, warm the body and restore vitality.* In

Ayurvedic medicine, black pepper is one of the first things to take as it

stimulates

the body’s defense mechanism.*

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In a message dated 10/12/2004 10:11:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

jeffAfrankel@... writes:

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Jeff el

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Jeff, I have every one of the symptoms (other than PMS) listed in the

report. Can you recommend a liquid adrenal extract? Thank you very

much for this report. All this time I thought MS was the reason I

have been so tired.

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> The Use Of Adrenal Cortical Extracts In Adrenal Fatigue

> By L. DC, ND, PhD