Adrenal Cocktail Benefits
Adrenal cocktails seem to be all the rage lately. And for good reason! Adrenal cocktail benefits are pretty significant and it takes very little effort to make.
So if you are a woman looking to boost your energy and health, then let’s check out what the fuss is all about!
What is an adrenal cocktail?
An adrenal cocktail is a fun drink you can make that actually supports what your bodies ( specifically adrenals) need.
Our adrenals are these little glands on top of our kidneys that play a big role in secreting hormones and helping our endocrine system do its thing. Adrenals are known for secreting cortisol which is our stress hormone. While we need SOME cortisol, we do not want high levels consistently. These long-term elevated cortisol levels negatively impact our health, hormones, and fertility in so many ways.
If we are highly stressed that means are adrenals are working overtime and those little buddies get tiiiiirrrreeeed. They are also responsible for our fight-or-flight response in intense situations. The problem is that in this day and time, we are SO stressed that we are actually in a fight or flight mode more often than we should be.
So adrenals = help with stress and hormones. Tired adrenals need minerals to be supported. Adrenal cocktails are drinks that are full of vitamin c, potassium, and sodium which are the minerals and vitamins we need for adrenal support and health.
Adrenal cocktail benefits and what they do!
The idea is that you build a drink around minerals and electrolytes that your adrenals need. So the purpose of an adrenal cocktail to replenish stores which should promote healing and energy.
One of the first tests I like to do with my fertility clients is an HMTA ( hair mineral test) to check my fertility patient’s mineral levels as a preliminary evaluation. It’s so easy to be depleted these days just because our foods are not nutritious as they were hundreds of years ago.
When we can identify what minerals you are lacking then we can supplement accordingly and this can make a big difference in balancing our hormones. It’s a relatively easy fix!
** You can schedule a case review and we can do a HMTA test together
I also love adrenal cocktails for my ladies with low progesterone because vitamin C helps increase your progesterone levels.
How to make an adrenal cocktail
The most basic adrenal cocktails consist of:
- 4 oz of orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon of cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
( I got this recipe from www.drlamcoaching.com)
But mostly you are looking to create a tasty cup of vitamin C plus potassium plus sodium.
Vitamin C can help with:
- Antioxidant benefits
- Help prevent iron deficiency
- Helps boost immunity
- Helps improve progesterone levels
Check out even more benefits with this Healthline article.
Potassium
- Nervous system regulation
- Regulate heart contractions ( this is why too high or too low potassium is dangerous)
- Might help reduce kidney stones
- May help prevent stroke
Sodium
We’ve been sold that sodium is bad similar to how we talk bout fat. To learn more about why healthy fat is essential check out this blog 7 Best Foods to Increase Fertility. But the right kind of sodium plays an important role such as:
- Helps regulate fluid balance
- Relieves muscle cramps
- Maintains acid-base balance
- Good for healthy skin
Oh and not to mention- these are all good for adrenal health ( hardy har har)
But adrenal cocktails are really that simple! You can also mix it up and try some other items. Just pick one from each category! Make sure the items you are choosing are organic and non-gmo.
Vitamin C ( 4-6 oz)
- Orange juice
- Lemon or lime juice
- Pineapple juice
- Guava juice
- Cherry juice
Potassium ( ¼-1 teaspoon)
- Aloe vera juice
- Coconut water
- Cream of tartar
Sodium ( ¼ teaspoon)
- Sea salt
- Himalayan pink salt
Optional add ins
- Protein powder
- Collagen
- Milk or cream
Want to make adrenal cocktails benefits even easier?
Adrenal cocktails are pretty simple but if you want to make it even easier, you can grab LMNT packets to put in your water or orange juice!
They are packets with sodium, potassium, and magnesium and come in fun flavors as well.
Other adrenal cocktail benefits questions
And to answer a few questions that Google tells me you want to know about adrenal cocktail benefits:
Is an adrenal cocktail good for you?
Yes! Quality sources of minerals are what our bodies need to operate well.
Does an adrenal cocktail help with weight loss?
This is a loaded question and I’ll just say possibly! Will drinking adrenal cocktails alone help you lose weight? Probably not. Would supporting your adrenals and lowering stress help you lose weight? Most likely.
Adrenal cocktail benefits won’t include weight loss without the proper nutrition and exercise behind it, but they can definitely help!
Should you drink an adrenal cocktail on an empty stomach?
If you can! Sometimes adrenal cocktails can be a little too much for someone with an empty stomach, but if you tolerate it ok then yes- let’s take it away from food. A great time to have an adrenal cocktail is in the afternoon after lunch when you feel your energy start to dip and need a little pick me up!
