Glands are organs that supply substances, including hormones, to the body for use.
Like every other part of the body, the glands need good nutritional support to function properly. Good nutrition allows the glands to meet their genetic potential. The environment and the aging process also affect glandular health. Stress, from any cause, depletes nutrients that are necessary for proper functioning of the glands. In fact, some of the glands are directly involved with the body's response to stress.