Adrenal cortex - what effect does it have and when does it peak?

[BadBadBear]

Hi, I have been taking Adrenergize adrenal cortex + Gaia herbs, and I don't really notice anything from it. For those who report a good reaction to adrenal supps, what do you notice happening? More energy? Is it noticeable? How long after taking it do you notice the effect of it?

I am trying to decide if it's somehow supportive for my adrenal and I should keep taking it, or if I should save the money and try something else. I have slightly low adrenal function during the daytime, and then slightly high output at night, so I have been taking adrenal stuff in the AM at breakfast.

Thanks!
Michelle

 

[Adster]

I get benefits within a few hours of taking it. More energy, clearer thinking, less joint/back pain etc. I'm using ~15mg of Thorne brand.

 

[zzz0r]

Problem is what dosage should someone take andfor how long should you use it ? Also is it actually good the adrenals at the end of the day or the adrenals get used to it and it becomes essential supplement for life?

 

[Sherpa]

Taking adrenal glandular makes me feel calm, capable... like things are "no big deal" and "I can handle it." Perhaps a little bit more energy, clarity. I would describe the effect as gentle and soothing.

I have taken adrenal glandular occasionally, when I was crashed or under particular stress, but did not rely on it as a constant treatment. Some people become dependent on them for years. Not the worst thing in the world if it helps, but just an consideration.

 

[BadBadBear]

Sherpa, I think it affects me much like it does you - a gentle and soothing feeling.

I did end up going off of it for a while, and definitely was surprised to have effects by stopping it. I had anxiety and generally decreased mood when I was off of it - much worse when I first went off.

I do not notice at all that it helps me later in the morning & afternoon when my cortisol level falls too low - I don't know that it actually does anything for my cortisol level. I had hoped it would even that out some, but I don't think so.

I did decide to go ahead and take another round of it, since it does seem to be helpful with mood. And if I go off of it again, I will taper off instead of just running out of capsules one fine day.