Stress and Adrenal Health

The adrenal glands help your body adapt to stress by releasing key hormones like cortisol, DHEA, and adrenaline-related neurotransmitters. Cortisol manages daily stress, DHEA supports hormone balance, and epinephrine/norepinephrine trigger the “fight or flight” response.

When balanced, these hormones regulate energy, metabolism, mood, and sleep. However, imbalances can disrupt daily function—high cortisol may lead to anxiety, insomnia, and weight gain, while low cortisol can cause fatigue, low energy, and poor recovery. DHEA levels may also become too high or too low, further affecting overall health.