Your adrenal glands deserve a moment in the spotlight. These two little glands sit on top of your kidneys and produce the hormones cortisol, adrenalin, aldosterone, and noradrenaline. These hormones help regulate your immune function, blood pressure, metabolism, and your body’s response to stress.

Chronic stress impairs your adrenal glands as they strain to produce enough cortisol to support your body. The result? Adrenal fatigue. According to this theory, your adrenal glands stop functioning optimally which leaves you feeling exhausted and burnt out—even after plenty of sleep! 

The good news is that there are natural ways to support and restore your adrenal glands and get your energy back: a healthy diet, less caffeine, plenty of water, enough sleep, and the adrenal cocktail! Let’s take a closer look at this interesting beverage.

What is an Adrenal Cocktail?

An adrenal cocktail (mocktail) is a non-alcoholic beverage that is full of essential nutrients and minerals that support the hormone production of your adrenal glands and help combat stress. 

Unlike many health supplements on the market, this electrolyte-boosting cocktail is affordable and easy to DIY. It contains three key ingredients:

Vitamin C – a key ingredient in adrenal hormones

Potassium – an essential mineral often lacking in a typical diet

Sodium – an essential mineral and electrolyte in the body

The Basic Adrenal Cocktail Recipe

Generally, most recipes involve the following (with some variations!):

• 100 ml freshly squeezed orange juice (not concentrate)
• 200 ml coconut water OR ¼ tsp cream of tartar (source of potassium)
• ¼ tsp salt (sea salt or iodized table salt – source of sodium)

Mix thoroughly, check that the cream of tartar hasn’t stuck to the bottom of your glass, and enjoy! 

Variations of the Adrenal Cocktail

Ultimately, you can easily change this recipe to suit your needs. To reduce the sugar content, swap orange juice for lemon or cranberry juice with vitamin C powder. If you suffer from high blood pressure, leave out the salt—your adrenal glands will still benefit from the potassium. 

You can take your adrenal cocktail to the next level with a few other ingredients too:

Collagen – supports joints

Magnesium – supports the body’s stress response

Pink Himalayan salt – a rich source of 84 different minerals

Protein – keeps you feeling full and stabilizes your blood sugar

When Should I Drink an Adrenal Cocktail?

The best time to drink the adrenal cocktail is just before you typically feel an energy “slump” in your day. This is when your adrenal glands are taking on the most strain. For most people that is usually around mid-morning (10 AM) and mid-afternoon (2-3 PM). 

Avoid drinking it with a meal, opt to drink it about an hour before you eat, and remember to keep your diet consistent—three healthy meals a day! This cocktail should not replace any of your meals.

The Benefits of the Adrenal Cocktail

There are three distinct health benefits of the adrenal cocktail. If you drink it one to two times a day for two weeks, you should start seeing—and feeling!—the results, which may include:

1. Fights Fatigue

Low cortisol levels (due to struggling adrenal glands) cause fatigue and brain fog. The adrenal cocktail provides essential minerals used by the adrenal glands to produce the hormones that regulate your metabolism and increase your energy levels.

2. Combats Stress

The adrenal cocktail nourishes your adrenal glands with the key ingredients they need to produce enough cortisol to help your body combat stress. Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, also supports immune function and combats inflammation in the body, repairing the damage caused by stress.

3. Provides a Nutrient Boost

The adrenal cocktail is rich in nutrients and trace minerals that support multiple systems and functions in your body. Many of these minerals are lacking in a typical diet, especially potassium. The result is a healthier, stronger, and more balanced body.

Should You Try It?

It’s impossible to eliminate all sources of stress from your life but finding ways to support your body as it copes with stress is the next best thing. If you don’t have a history of high blood pressure or diabetes, an adrenal cocktail is a safe and easy way to support your adrenal glands and boost your health! To find out more about how to support your body as you cope with stress, book your FREE discovery call. BOOK NOW.