Symptoms of Adrenal Hyper-Function
- Decreased insulin sensitivity leading to increased insulin resistance
- Diminished glucose utilization by cell
- Increased blood sugar levels
- Salt and water retention due to excess aldosterone activity
- Decreased protein synthesis
- Increased gluconeogenesis: increased protein and fat breakdown leading to muscle wasting
- Increased bone loss (osteoporosis)
- Increased infections: chronic EBV, CMV
- Shrinking of lymphatic tissue
- Diminished lymphocyte numbers and functions
- Decreased secretory antibody production (Secretory IgA)
- Decreased immune function, which can lead to allergies, infections and cancer
- Weight gain around the abdomen due to fat and water retention
- Increased LDL cholesterol levels
- Muscle wasting
- Allergies Insomnia
- Reduced vitality Hunger
- PMS and other hormonal problems
Symptoms Adrenal Hypo-Function
- Irritability
- Allergies
- Inflammation
- Reactive hypoglycemia
- Increased carbohydrate sensitivity
- Low blood pressure
- Chronic inflammation due to up regulation of pro-inflammatory mediators
- Fatigue
- Excessive anxiety and apprehension
- Reduced ability to concentrate
- Poor memory
- PMS and menstrual irregularities
- Alcohol intolerance
- Heart palpitations
- Digestive complaints e.g. dyspepsia
- Increased oxidative stress and increased tissue damage
- Degenerative diseases