Adrenal Fatigue and Cortisol Confusion

Cortisol is one of the most misunderstood hormones on the internet. From adrenal fatigue to diet recommendations to supplement suggestions, claims abound regarding what you should be doing to regulate your stress response. But is there actually evidence to support these diet and supplement recommendations? And what behaviors truly help support and normalize cortisol levels? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore the origins of the adrenal fatigue theory, the science behind the body’s stress response, and why real endocrine conditions like Adrenal Insufficiency are very different from the wellness version of “burned-out adrenal glands.”

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Things we talked about and additional reading: 

• Adrenal Fatigue (Book by James Wilson)
• Adrenal Fatigue Article #1
• Endocrine Society
• Cortisol and Physiology
• Dieting and Cortisol
• Depression and Cortisol
• Cortisol and Caffeine 
• Stress and CVD
• Cortisol Rhythm
• Cortisol and Weight Gain
• Cortisol, Weight and Aging
• Nutrition and Cortisol
• Dangers of Glandular Supplements

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