Which of the following supplements has the least amount of evidence supporting the treatment of adrenal fatigue?

Dec 2, 2019 | adrenal fatigue, adrenal hormones, autoimmune disease prevention, Functional medicine, hormones, stress response

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Question #4

Which of the following supplements has the least evidence supporting the treatment of adrenal fatigue?

  1. Ashwaganda.
  2. Panax ginseng
  3. Milk thistle.
  4. Rhodiola rosea
  5. Glycyrrhiza licorice.

That’s correct! #3

Adaptogens are phytochemicals which are believed to stabilize physiological processes and encourage homeostasis in the body. Adaptogens helpful in the treatment of adrenal fatigue include ashwaganda, Panax ginseng, rhodiola, and licorice. Milk thistle is predominantly used to protect and enhance liver function.

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