Rethinking Adrenal Fatigue: An Evidence Based Review of Hypocortisolism

The stress response system (SRS) truly rivals the natural wonders of the world in its purpose and level of complexity.  This sophisticated neurobiological network coordinates all physiological processes and maintains internal balance, or homeostasis, in unpredictable or potentially threatening environments1–3.  Unfortunately, the SRS has not evolved quickly enough to accommodate the ‘human condition’, a dilemma not encountered by other organisms.  Gifted with independent thought, advanced…