also called primary adrenocortical insufficiency. In other
words, some process interferes directly with the ability of the
adrenal cortex to produce its hormones
also called primary adrenocortical insufficiency. In other
words, some process interferes directly with the ability of the
adrenal cortex to produce its hormones
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Cushing's Syndrome is the disease caused by increased
adrenocortical secretion.
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Production of hormone is usually "hormone specific " therefore
inadequacy is determined by which hormone is not produced. Often
the prefix hypo- is used. I.e hypothyroidism-no/reduced secretion
of thyroid hormones. Hypoparathyroidism- abnormally low rate of
PTH, and lastly hyposecretion ( chronic adrenocortical
insufficiency)
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There are reports of Licorice Root Extract being useful as an
anti-inflammatory / immunomodulator, as well as in treatment of
Adrenocortical Insufficiency. Licorice Root Extract should be
available at any health foods store, and a local Naturopath should
be able to provide more direction regarding this.
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there are many, for example, epinephrine, norepinephrine,
cortisol, cortisosterone, deoxycorticosterone, aldosterone, DHEA
and andosternione.