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Adrenals Flashcards

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What role do the adrenals play in the stress response?

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Adrenalin, noradrenalin AND DHEA
Protective of the negative effects of stress, neurotoxic effects of cortisol on the hippocampus therefore reduces stress anxiety and depression

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What does prolonged DHEA and cortisol lead to?

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Adrenal exhaustion

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What are the signs and symptoms of AF?

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Fatigue, lower back pain, reduced libido, anxiety, irritability, inability to cope with stress, dysglycaemia

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What is raised cortisol, normal DHEA indicative of?

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ST stress

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What is raised cortisol, raised DHEA indicative of?

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Chronic stress

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What is high cortisol, low DHEA indicative of?

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1st sign of AF

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What is low cortisol, low DHEA indicative of?

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Adrenal exhaustion

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What is low cortisol, normal DHEA indicative of?

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Start of recovery

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