What is the effect of stress on the adrenal glands?
Acute stress increases the production of cortisol, but chronic stress can lead to a depletion of cortisol levels. This situation is known as adrenal fatigue which can lead to chronic fatigue, a condition that can be both physically and psychologically disabling. The end result of chronic stress is a depletion in the production of all major hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, growth hormone, and thyroid hormones.
