What Are Adaptogens and Why Do You Need Them?

The Urban Monk

What Do The Adrenal Glands Do?

We’re going to talk about hydrocortisone, produced by the adrenal cortex. It’s a type of glucocorticoid, and it’s responsible for regulating how the body converts fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into energy.

How Can Adaptogens Help?

Although adrenal fatigue isn’t a classified medical condition, adaptogens are its unofficial kryptonite. Because adrenal fatigue happens when you’re so overwhelmed by life’s challenges and unprepared to face them because your lifestyle’s not in balance, people turn to adaptogens.

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