If you’re suffering from adrenal fatigue, these adaptogen supplements may be able to help, says Joanna Evans
Adaptogens—natural substances that help the body adapt to stress—can support your adrenal glands, helping to relieve symptoms like fatigue and anxiety as well as boost your immune system.
Below are three adaptogenic formulas on the market specifically designed to support your adrenals. When looking for a combination formula such as these, check the nutrition information to make sure there’s at least 100 mg each per serving of the key adaptogens you want and at least 500 mg of adaptogens in total.
Also, as with all supplements, look for the purest formulas available—free of fillers, binders and other unnecessary additives—from brands with strict sourcing standards, using exclusively natural, high-quality, non-GMO and science-backed ingredients.
The following all fit the bill. But bear in mind that they should be used under the guidance of a qualified health practitioner (and it’s always best to get a personalized prescription from a practitioner before embarking on any supplement program). See the American College for Advancement in Medicine (acam.org) or the Institute for Functional Medicine (ifm.org) to find a practitioner near you.
Marcelle Pick
Adrenal Support Formula, $30 (30 capsules)
shop.marcellepick.com (US shipping only)
Each two-capsule serving supplies 200 mg each of key adaptogens ashwagandha, eleuthero and Rhodiola, plus smaller doses of noni, gotu kola and American ginseng. It also contains 200 mg of “anti-stress vitamin” B5 (pantothenic acid).
Designs for Health
Adrenotone, $29.99/£40.99 (90 capsules)
US: designsforhealth.com; UK: uk.healf.com
As well as the adaptogens eleuthero, ashwagandha, Rhodiola, American ginseng and licorice—570 mg in total per three-capsule serving—this formula also contains vitamin C plus vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B5 and B6 (pyridoxine).
Pure Encapsulations
PhytoADR, $29.40/£31.82 (60 capsules)
US: pureencapsulationspro.com; UK: pure-encapsulations.co.uk
Astragalus, known for its immune system–supporting properties, is included in this one-a-day formula along with Rhodiola, ashwagandha, eleuthero, Asian ginseng and vitamin B5. There are 600 mg adaptogens in total per capsule.
The above combination formulas provide the convenience of an all-in-one dose so you don’t have to take multiple adaptogens several times a day. But if you prefer to take them individually—if you need higher dosages, for example—here are some brands to consider.
Gaia Herbs
US: gaiaherbs.com; UK: iherb.com
Herb Pharm
US: herb-pharm.com; UK: iherb.com
Organic India
US: organicindia.com; UK: iherb.com
Adaptogenic Apothecary
adaptogenicapothecary.com
International shipping available
Wunder Workshop
wunderworkshop.com
International shipping available
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