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Adrenal fatigue causes

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Causes

Causes

  • Adrenal fatigue is not typically caused by one source, rather a host of lifestyle factors that contribute to adrenal fatigue as a whole.
  • Such contributing factors include:
    • Stress (physical and emotional)
    • Poor diet
    • Lack of exercise
    • Significant use of stimulants (caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines)
    • Lack of refreshing sleep
    • Lack of relaxation
    • Illness
    • Being overworked
    • Being post-surgery, as well as other stressors.
  • Adrenal stress tends to occur suddenly after a serious illness or stressful point in life.
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