Ask Emily — adrenal fatigue

QUESTION:

Is a DHEA supplement safe to use for adrenal fatigue?

ANSWER:

Yes, if used correctly under the care of a knowledgeable practitioner, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) supplementation can be extremely helpful for extreme cases of adrenal fatigue. It’s important to keep in mind that it cannot fix adrenal fatigue by itself. When DHEA is used with nutritional and hormonal support, lifestyle changes and adequate rest, we’ve seen great results. DHEA is a potent steroid and is now being sold over the counter in very high doses and marketed as the cure for muscle loss, weight gain, depression, and low libido, to name a few. It is not the “miracle drug” advertisers claim and we don’t recommend experimenting with this hormone with out the help of your practitioner.

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Our Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural adrenal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive adrenal support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

• To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
• To select the Program that’s right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
• To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Adrenal Health Profile.
• If you’re ready to get started, learn about our risk-free trial.

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Last Modified: 08/17/2009