Supplements

• What is lemon balm helpful for?
• How many licorice drops would you recommend?
• How long should I stay on the Rootcology Adrenal Support formula?
• My cortisol is low all day. When do I take licorice drops?
• Is it okay to take DHEA supplements with family history of breast cancer?
• Pregnenolone gives me acne. Why would it do that?
• I became very fatigued and my cortisol was low. My dietician gave me an adrenal supplement, and I do feel better after being on it for a couple of months; I’ve almost finished my second bottle. Can you tell me how long it will take to heal my adrenals?
• I was doing Rootcology Adrenal Support, but it wasn’t working that well for me. So, I’m trying Rhodiola and holy basil. I’m confused because they’re supposed to lower cortisol, but I’m in Stage 2, with a bunch of lows.
• My Adrenal test is Stage 3. How much pregnenolone do I need if I’m taking 5 mg of DHEA?
• For stage 3 adrenal issues, I’m taking pregnenolone and DHEA from your protocol. I have added glandular supplements, as I’m exhausted. Is this ok? How long should a woman in her sixties continue this? I’m on day 10 and feel agitated.
• Is there any reason you don't use adrenal cortex for adrenal fatigue?
• For adrenal fatigue should we be taking the ABC's and additional supplements? I'm taking B complex, vitamin C, magnesium citrate and pregnenolone. Should I add the Adrenal Support and Moducare? How long does it take to feel a difference?
• Do you recommend DHEA supplements? I have been told by different practitioners to take DHEA by Pure Encapsulations; to never take DHEA in pill form - just drops; and that a glandular, homeopathic product is the safest form. What should I do?
• Can the licorice drops potentially interfere with thyroid hormone levels? Do you take them orally with water?
• I tried taking a 10 mg pregnenolone capsule by Pure Encapsulations, in the morning for two days, and I was unable to sleep for those two nights. Should I reduce the dose to 5 mg?
• You mentioned Moducare for adrenal support. How long is it taken? What are the side effects?
• What are the ingredients in the Rootcology Adrenal Support? You mentioned that it contains Ashwagandha, but shouldn’t Hashimoto’s patients avoid nightshades because they can lead to leaky gut and contribute to conditions such as arthritis?
• My integrative doctor put me on 10 mg DHEA for Stage 2 adrenal fatigue. I had symptoms of feeling spaced out and jittery, hair loss, mood change, acne and excess hair. My endocrinologist says it should only be used if I have adrenal cortisol hypofunction.
• My doctor recommended Dr. Wilson's Super Adrenal Stress Formula, Adrenal Rebuilder, and Herbal Adrenal Support protocol. Are you familiar with these products and if so do you have an opinion on them?
• What can I do for fatigue on AIP with adrenal dysfunction?
• If I take Rootcology Adrenal Support, how many capsules do I take in the morning?
• Can I take Rootcology MTHFR Pathways and Rootcology Adrenal Support together, with breakfast?
• Do you have a particular brand of Himalayan sea salt that you find is better than others?
• What is your opinion on Himalayan salt?
• I have Stage 3 Adrenal Fatigue, would I be a good candidate for Seriphos (phosphorylated serine)?
• Could melatonin sustained release be throwing my circadian rhythm or negatively affect adrenal dysfunction?
• Can I take licorice first thing when I wake up with my thyroid pill?
• Is there something that you recommended instead of DGL if you’re reactive to licorice?
• Do you have a supplement recommendation for adrenal insufficiency that doesn’t have Ashwagandha?
• Is tyrosine something you usually recommend to patients?