Feeling wrung out no matter what you do?
If you're battling exhaustion that doesn't shift with sleep or rest, your adrenals could be under pressure. While “adrenal fatigue” isn't a term widely used in conventional medicine, it is a valuable lens to understand how chronic stress, shifting hormones, and our always-on lives can affect energy, mood, and resilience. And increasingly used by naturopaths, functional doctors and nutritionists to curate nourishing routines to bring our bodies back into balance too.
What Are the Adrenals—and Why Do They Matter in Menopause?
The adrenal glands are small but mighty. Perched at the top of your kidneys, they regulate cortisol and adrenaline—key players in our stress response. As oestrogen and progesterone decline during menopause, our adrenals pick up some of the hormonal slack. If they're already under strain? The effects ripple across your body.
You may notice:
- Constant fatigue—even after rest
- Cravings for salt or sugar
- Increased anxiety or irritability
- Poor sleep
- Low motivation or brain fog
Left unchecked, this kind of depletion can impact thyroid health, immune resilience, and metabolic function.
Botanicals That Support Adrenal Recovery
Thankfully, nature gives us tools that can gently nudge our systems back to balance. Here are three key adaptogens and nutrients backed by emerging science:
- Ashwagandha (KSM-66®): Helps regulate cortisol, reduce anxiety, and improve resilience under stress
- Lemon Balm: Calming for the nervous system and may improve sleep quality and emotional stability
- Magnesium (especially bisglycinate and malate): Supports the HPA axis and improves sleep, mood, and energy production
Introducing the multi-award winning Mood Food
Mood-Food was co-created with our community to support mental clarity, stress recovery, and hormonal harmony. With KSM-66® ashwagandha, magnesium bisglycinate, lemon balm, and B vitamins, it’s your daily support system in 3 tiny, golden capsules.
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