Alarm Stage blood sugar rises for fight or flee stimulates glucagon and insulin to balance blood sugar levels Adaptation/Resistance Stage adrenals overworked/ hormones out of balance body less responsive to cortisol – needs more so less DHEA adrenals start to tire - thyroid activity falls (affected by low DHEA to cortisol ratio) - hypothyroid symptoms appear – constipation, depressed mood, poor memory/concentration, low blood sugar , poor/unrefreshing sleep, low energy, cold hands, allergies, poor immune function, salt craving , sensitive to bright light, poor appetite, frequent thrist may suffer chronic fatigue /ME Exhaustion adrenals exhausted Cortisol and DHEA low Body slows down rate of repair slows symptoms of burn out – depression , weight gain , can’t cope , tired, chronic fatigue , poor alcohol tolerance, headaches, prone to inflammation and degenerative disease weakened immune can lead to leaky gut – food allergies
B vitamins help GTF to help control insulin (esp. B3 which Eion is low in ) used to generate energy helps mood – esp. B3 B6 helps in stress management B6 helps good sleep