Maca Root for Adrenal Health

If you’ve spent much time in health food circles, you’re probably familiar with the debate surrounding the concept of “adrenal fatigue.” Adrenals are very much real - they consist of two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys, and they’re responsible for producing hormones including cortisol, which is your body’s main stress hormone. The idea behind adrenal fatigue suggests that prolonged stress could result in low cortisol, in turn causing brain fog, low energy, depression, and a variety of other somewhat vague symptoms.

According to the National Institutes of Health, there could be any number of causes for the catch-all medical term “adrenal insufficiency,” ranging from traumatic brain injury to autoimmune disease. Whatever the cause, the fact remains that adrenal fatigue is widely seen as a lay term applied to a collection of symptoms rather than an accepted medical diagnosis.

If you’re experiencing adrenal fatigue, it’s essential that you consult a licensed medical professional in order to get to the underlying cause of the insufficiency. But in the meantime, how can you get through your day-to-day routine when you’re living with chronic fatigue that you just can’t shake?

While discussing your options with your doctor is important, there are numerous homeopathic remedies meant to mitigate the effects of adrenal fatigue that don’t carry the same side effects that prescription steroids or expensive adrenal supplements might. Some of these remedies may include zinc, ashwagandha, and of course, maca root. 

Maca Root for Adrenal Support

As always, it’s important to keep in mind that maca root should be part of a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a balanced diet. But many of maca’s benefits as discussed in previous blogs and in our FAQs can further serve to help mitigate some of the most serious effects of adrenal fatigue.

Cortisol is a hormone, and maca root has been reported to have a positive impact on hormonal health.

In the Peruvian Andes where maca originates, it’s long been touted as a remedy for issues including fertility, fatigue, and more. Of particular note is maca root’s ability to help the body balance out hormone levels, particularly with regard to estrogen and testosterone. That’s one of the reasons why maca root is recommended for couples looking to conceive, and for women struggling with the painful effects of menopause.

Maca root is an adaptogen, or a natural substance that helps the body achieve balance and recover more readily from sources of stress. In fact, one of the ways maca root is believed to support overall wellness is by helping reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Maca has no known negative side effects, though due to its energy-boosting properties we recommended consuming it earlier in the day. As a regular part of your diet, maca root can help optimize your body’s response to stress, reduce fatigue, and give your immune system a much-needed boost, lending your adrenals the support they need when they’re working their hardest due to extenuating factors. Maca is no cure-all, but it is a nutrient-dense superfood, and as part of a balanced diet it’s a step in the right direction towards your best health. 

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