The source of stress may not be solved in a short time, but it is possible to improve your ability to withstand stress! Take stress resistance into your own hands
Stress plays an important role in modern life and may come from family, work, interpersonal and physiological factors. But, did you know that your body has two anti-stress systems? When you first experience stress, the autonomic nervous system is the first to be activated. At this time, your heartbeat will speed up, your breathing will deepen, your blood pressure will rise, and your muscles will become tense. However, these symptoms are easy to detect. Once the stressor is gone, things will return to normal. However, when stress persists for a long time and becomes chronic stress, the body will enter another anti-stress system - the endocrine system, and the adrenal glands will intervene to make adjustments.
Emergency response and long-term resistance
When the long-term war of resistance begins, the endocrine system will be activated. Through the relative concentration trend chart of the anti-stress hormone DHEA and the stress hormone CORTISOL, we can objectively see the true response of the body.
Normal stress response : When stress hormones begin to rise and levels are within reference ranges, they are in a normal state. DHEA and CORTISOL are in balance, indicating a healthy adrenal response to stress. Normal levels help provide the most effective stress resistance, mood regulation, and immune function.
Stress duration-1 : When stress hormones exceed the normal range, it means that the adrenal glands are experiencing a certain degree of stress, but the body can still produce enough DHEA to fight the stress. Being at this stage is an early sign of adrenal fatigue, which may stem from long-term, ongoing stress. At this time, adrenal balance can be restored and further deterioration can be prevented by improving stress resistance, lifestyle changes, and nutritional support.
Stress duration-2 : These two stages mean that the adrenal glands are extremely tired and cannot secrete stress hormones normally no matter how much stress they face. The imbalance between DHEA and CORTISOL is more obvious, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disorders, mood swings, and reduced immunity. At this stage, targeted nutrient supplementation becomes even more critical. Paired with lifestyle modifications, stress reduction strategies, and dietary changes to support adrenal health.
Adrenal Fatigue : At this stage, the adrenal glands have been severely damaged and can only produce very small amounts of DHEA and CORTISOL , which means your adrenal glands are working hard. Exacerbating symptoms can become more severe, and extreme fatigue, chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, and an impaired stress response can all take their toll.
By evaluating the levels of DHEA and CORTISOL when the adrenal glands go from normal levels to exhaustion, it can help to understand early whether the adrenal gland function is exhausted and to take early measures. Therefore, this test can be used as an indicator to measure the health status of modern people.
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Adrenal Stress Profile test result - What does it mean? By Dr Sarah Myhill MB BS
