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Adrenal Health and Stress

Meaning

The functional capacity of the adrenal glands to produce and regulate corticosteroid hormones, primarily cortisol and DHEA, in response to physiological and psychological stressors. Optimal adrenal health denotes a resilient and balanced Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis response, which is crucial for maintaining systemic homeostasis. Chronic or unmanaged stress can significantly compromise this delicate axis, leading to dysregulation of cortisol output and subsequent broad systemic effects.