The increased production of adrenal hormones is responsible for most of the symptoms associated with stress. This is also the reason that stress can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Further, the body does not absorb ingested nutrients well when under stress. The result is that with prolonged stress the body becomes deficient in many nutrients and is unable to replace them adequately. Many of the disorders from stress are the result of nutritional deficiencies, especially in B-vitamins, which are responsible for proper functioning of the nervous system.
Stress can be acute or long-term.
Long-term stress is particularly dangerous. A state of emotional stress eventually wears out the body. Because of its effect on immune system response, stress increases susceptibility to illness and slows healing. If you are under severe stress, be sure to see your doctor, and also replace the nutrients your body needs with proper supplementation. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.