Adrenal Insufficiency

Description

Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome, is an endocrine-or hormonal-disorder when overworked, damaged or depleted Adrenal Glands do not produce enough of certain hormones. Adrenal insufficiency can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages as the symptoms progress gradually. The symptoms are worsening fatigue and muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, low blood pressure and in about half of cases nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea occur. Addison's Disease is a syndrome specifically related to inadequate secretion of Corticosteroid Hormones affecting about 1 in 100,000 people.

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) (50 mg per day) may improve Mood and other symptoms in Adrenal Insufficiency patients.  ^[1]

Minerals

 Adrenal Insufficiency may occasionally occur as a result of Sodium deficiency -  Adrenal Insufficiency patients often have salt cravings.

Vitamins

 Vitamin B1 may counteract the Adrenal Insufficiency that occurs as a result of Surgery.  ^[2]