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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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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.

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