Adrenal Extract









Adrenal Extract


Natural product category
Nutraceutical/glandular
What is this natural product used for?
Adrenal extract has been used for fatigue and to support individuals with stress.
How does it work?
Adrenal extract helps support adrenal function. The adrenal glands, located near the kidneys, produce various types of hormones and steroids. They are used for energy production, to improve an individual's ability to handle stress, and to support immune function.
How is it best taken?
  • Take this product with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
  • Take this product with a full glass of water.
  • Take this product at a similar time every day.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
  • To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
  • Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
  • If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this natural product?
  • Check medicines and natural products with healthcare provider. This natural product may not mix well with other medicines or natural products.
  • Use with caution if you are taking antiarrhythmic medications or cardiac glycoside medications.
  • Use with caution if you are receiving hormonal therapy (oral contraceptives, hormone-replacement therapy).
  • Use with caution if you have a history of estrogen-dependent tumors, endometrial cancer, stroke, or thromboembolic disease.
  • Use with caution if you are a transplant recipient, if you are taking therapeutic immunosuppression, or if you have an autoimmune condition.
  • Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
  • Use caution if you have high blood pressure. Talk with healthcare provider.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicines or natural products. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust while taking this product.
  • Do not use if you are breast-feeding.
What are the possible side effects of this natural product?
  • Inability to sleep.
  • Restlessness and inability to stay calm.
  • Lack of appetite or not feeling hungry.
  • Heart palpitations.
  • Changes in blood pressure.
What should I monitor?
  • Watch for unusual swelling of the legs or belly, shortness of breath, weight gain, or exercise tolerance.
  • Temperature.
  • Worsening of infection.
  • Periodic breast and gynecologic exams are important.
  • Follow up with healthcare provider on a regular basis.
Reasons to call healthcare provider
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
How should I store this natural product?
  • Store in original container at room temperature.
  • Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
Dietary sources
Glandular extracts are derived from bovine, porcine, or sheep sources.
Dosage forms
Oral
Drug interactions
None known: Use adrenal extracts with caution if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine.
General statements
  • Nutraceuticals are a type of dietary supplement that provide a specific amount of a substance that offers possible health benefits.
  • Nutraceutical products are almost always obtained from plant or animal sources.
  • In general, nutraceutical doses are much higher than the amount that could be obtained from food sources.
  • These products have the potential to provide significant benefits and possible risks. Use nutraceuticals with caution if you are taking pharmaceutical medications (prescription and others), herbs, or other natural products. Always review for potential nutraceutical-drug, nutraceutical-herb, and nutraceutical-natural product interactions with your healthcare provider.
  • The quality of a glandular product can vary; only the most reliable sources should be considered.
  • Extracts derived from bovine, porcine, or sheep have been used for generations by a wide variety of cultures. In general, there is a scarcity of clinical evidence supporting the use of glandular extracts in humans. It is strongly recommended you discuss the use of glandular extracts with your healthcare provider prior to use.
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