Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a collection of nonspecific symptoms such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances, and digestive issues. It is thought to occur when the adrenal glands become overtaxed and unable to produce adequate levels of hormones like cortisol to maintain normal physiological functions.
The adrenal glands produce many vital hormones that help regulate various processes in the body like metabolism, the immune system, and the response to stress. When functioning properly, the adrenals secrete higher levels of cortisol and adrenaline during times of stress, and then scale back once the stressful stimulus is removed.
Common causes of adrenal fatigue may include:
Some key signs and symptoms of adrenal exhaustion may include:
While adrenal fatigue is not an officially recognized medical condition, many integrative and functional medicine practitioners will test cortisol levels and treat patients presenting with these nonspecific complaints using supplements, diet changes, and lifestyle approaches to support healthy adrenal function.
If you suspect you may have taxed adrenals contributing to feelings of burnout and fatigue, consider getting your hormone levels tested. The expert physicians at Vitality Hormone Center specialize in advanced adrenal testing and creating customized treatment plans to help patients address the root causes of adrenal imbalance. Their cutting-edge therapies can help you regain healthy cortisol rhythms, reduce inflammation, correct nutritional deficiencies, improve stress resilience, and boost overall vitality.
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