If tests reveal elevated or depressed adrenal hormone levels nutritional, and frequently herbal, steps are required to try to correct those levels. When levels are extremely low referral to a doctor may be the desired option in order for hormone supplementation to be prescribed. This area is likely to be addressed after digestive and liver function programmes have been in place for a while. Whilst it may appear that this should be a number one priority area, immune status may be found to improve as a result of addressing digestive and liver function. The reason being, once these systems are working better, less reactive material reaches the general circulation where it has to be dealt with by the immune system.
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The following hypothetical case example is not the only way the problems presented might be treated. Also, it must be stressed, the information should not be used to self-treat. Supplement with extra antioxidants if required Supplement with various nutrients for adrenal function including specific herbal products Throughout programme ensure adequate intake of water and no caffeine or alcohol. In this case, intolerances to various foods would most likely improve on their own with the change in diet and treatment of leaky gut and liver detoxification capacity. Similarly, energy levels and circulation should improve without further nutritional treatment, although PMS symptoms may need to be alleviated with extra nutrient support.