Stress/Adrenal Fatigue

Indicated by the Raglan Postural blood pressure test: systolic blood pressure doesn't raise, or drops when going

from a lying to standing position.

• Adreset - 1 capsule 2-3 times daily. This herbal adaptogenic formula is designed to enhance stamina and energy, as well as support a healthy, balanced response to stress. Chronic stress produces chronically

high levels of cortisol (one of the fight or flight hormones) which can cause continued hunger and deposition of abdominal fat. Visceral fat (abdominal fat and fat surrounding our organs) is the "toxic" fat that increases risk for heart disease and diabetes.

• Phosphatidyl Serine (PS) - Take between 200-400 mg daily, either 1/4 teaspoon twice daily of the powder form, or 1-2 capsules twice daily of our capsule form of Phosphatidyl Serine. PS will naturally blunt excessive production of cortisol that leads to inhibition of the T4 to T3 conversion that slows the metabolism. This blunting effect of excess cortisol may provide some insight into the effect of PS on depression, as hyper cortisolism is a common finding in depression.