I purchased this supplement after reading over 100 Amazon reviews of the product, 90% of which were very positive. I was looking for a supplement to combat fatigue, and got something that helped me with much more.
The following review is a chronological account of a month long trial of this supplement with some extended updates. I hope it will help you to decide whether this product is for you.
SPECIAL NOTE: Any mention of my health issues added to this review was done in hopes of assisting others who may be interested in taking this supplement. I generally don't like to share personal information such as medical conditions in a review, but I feel that for those suffering from similar conditions, it may be helpful. However, this is just my experience with this product and I in no way advocate using it to treat any of your ills without first consulting your doctor.
What led me to this supplement, a little background...
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 15 years ago by Dr. David Dryland; a rheumatologist who is also a nationally known specialist in fibromyalgia. (He and has a few books on Amazon:
The Fibromyalgia Cure
and
The Fibromyalgia Solution: A Breakthrough Approach to Heal Your Body and Take Back Your Life
.) While I've taken various medications in the past to manage FMS, they all seem to have side effects - including the ones prescribed by Dr. Dryland.
Currently I manage my fibro with no prescribed medication. I believe in a holistic approach to health, using both western and naturopathic means in combination as needed for various things.
I take ibuprofen, eat healthy foods, get rest as needed and exercise. I lift weights and do 20-30 minutes of moderate to intense cardio 3-4 times a week, and take several supplements including: Optimum Nutrition Opti-Women, Women's Multivitamin, 120 Capsules, CoQ10, Fish Oil, Biotin, Red Rice Yeast, and Jarrow Formulations Jarrow L-glutamine 1000mg, 100 Tablets.
Recent fatigue combined with hair loss has led to extensive blood tests by an endocrinologist to look at my hormone levels and thyroid function; both of which showed no abnormalities. Imaging tests showed the thyroid to be `lumpy' but normal. A CT scan showed a cyst on my adrenal gland, which was determined to be benign.
Symptomatically I have also experienced brain fog (unclear thoughts, `word salad' - picking the wrong word to express myself verbally, memory loss), irritability, insomnia, hair loss and hot flashes.
Reading an article on adrenal fatigue, I decided to look for a book on it on Amazon, I found this supplement.
I asked my primary doctor about `adrenal fatigue' and he wasn't convinced it was a real thing. Despite this, he said that trying Gaia Herbs Adrenal Health shouldn't be harmful, so I decided to give it a go.
NOTE: Please ask your doctor prior to trying this supplement or any supplement as they can be harmful to some.
More info on this supplement can be found at GaiaHerbs dot com in their products section.
MY 1st WEEK:
I took the recommended dosage - 2 capsules, twice a day after meals. I noted no stomach upset with Adrenal Health, but did note a persistent headache and stuffy head all week. I had also gotten a flu shot so perhaps it was all my immune system finding a balance again?
On a positive note, I have felt more positive, and calmer overall. I still get stressed, but the feeling seems to subside a bit more quickly than usual.
I'm still achy and tired, but that too seems a touch less pronounced. (One thing about fibro is that your body is in a constant state of 'fight or flight', which means a high level of adrenaline is being released all the time. This makes your muscles and tendons ache, and no amount of relaxing thoughts, will calm it down if you're in a flare - which can last for months.)
I have been able to concentrate and complete tasks more easily too. My focus is better, with short term memory returning. (I've been enjoying Scrabble on my iPad again, after months of being unable to do so without frustration.)
I've slept pretty well, having a few dreams, which is rare for me. No groggy feeling in the morning, and other than the headache (which could be from allergies, a cold coming on, my flu shot, or these pills...), I feel pretty good.
As a bonus my appetite for sugary sweets and carbs has dropped off significantly. My appetite in general is less, and the usual evening (9pm-11pm) snacking is gone. I'm starting to drop body fat that's been stubbornly hanging onto my midsection for months, and have dropped two pounds in a week without changing anything other than taking this supplement.
I'm not ready to scream 'buy these' at the top of my lungs to anyone with FMS, CFS or similar ills, but right now, I'm feeling like these subtle, positive changes are a direct result of the only new thing in my routine: Gaia Herbs Adrenal Health.
I will update this review as I continue to take these capsules as directed.
9/17/13: UPDATE - Headache returned when I took the second daily dose too close to the first. Spacing them out at least 6 hours seems to work well for me.
My 2nd WEEK:
I continue to take this supplement at directed (4 a day). No magical cure, but I do feel calmer and less scatter brained. My sense of humor is coming back, and much needed as life's ups and downs continue to toss me about.
I've noticed no substantial side effects and am sleeping very well, without a grogginess upon waking. I'm dreaming and actually feel rested (albeit still achy) each morning.
My appetite for sugary drinks and carbs has dropped off, and I lost another pound this week without any effort. I do eat well and exercise regularly, so it's nice to have that doing its job again! Energy levels are not high, but I do feel more alert in the afternoon and able to complete my 'to do' list without feeling like I need a nap.
I will continue to take Adrenal Health in hopes that this trend will continue.
3rd WEEK:
I had a tough time remembering to take this supplement twice a day this week. Also, despite having had a flu shot, I got sick.
I feel whipped and achy, but I'm continuing to sleep well and feel like the Adrenal Health when taken at the full dose, does help me to roll with the punches of life a bit more than without it.
4th WEEK:
One month's worth of Adrenal Health supplement later, and I still like it.
Here's why...
1. I'm sleeping better - dreaming again, and seem calmer overall.
2. It's a stressful time in my life, and yet I feel like I'm keeping things in perspective better than I was before taking Adrenal Health.
3. I've stopped putting on body fat (a nice perk...) and my appetite for sugar and carbs has subsided.
4. I feel as though my mental clarity is better. Less brain fog.
5. I have experienced fewer hot flashes and night sweats.
6. I feel less weary all the time. No grand energy boosts, but a sustained energy and clarity that I've been missing for a long time, seems to have returned while taking this product.
I still take it as suggested on the bottle; twice a day (2 capsules). I notice no side effects other than I tend to perspire more during workouts.
I highly recommend it to anyone with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue. (I recommend asking your doctor prior to trying any new vitamin or supplement.) It's not a magic pill, but it may help in the management of conditions related to overactive 'fight or flight' response in the body.
UPDATE: 10/24/13
I figured out that these supplements are really helping to stop my night sweats and hot flashes. I'm thrilled! This stuff has had so many positive effects and I feel like I may be restoring a balance to my system that had been lost.
UPDATE: 11/12/13
Still taking it, and finding that I need to be sure to take the first dose right after breakfast (6:30am) and then a second dose (2 pills each time) between noon and 2pm to get the optimum effects.
I tried dropping down to 2 pills a day, taking them after my lunch, but find this just isn't enough for me.
UPDATE: 2/2/14
I'm sold on the effectiveness of these capsules for me. Taking them consistently, 4 a day (2 in the morning and 2 at noon) I feel calmer with no night sweats or hot flashes. Energy levels throughout the day fluctuate much less frequently as long as I also maintain a good diet. I recommend them as a 'give them a try' to anyone who feels tired, down and or is having issues with hormones.
UPDATE: 4/27/14
I ran out and forgot to reorder. After two weeks I felt my weight starting to creep up, I was more tired and night sweats had returned. I've not put this item on my Amazon Subscribe and Save list. I will have it shipped to me every month this way, and if I find I need it less often, it's easy to adjust in my Account settings. For me, this is one supplement I definitely don't want to be without!
UPDATE: 9/8/15
I'm still taking this supplement and now in combination with Gaia Herbs Tumeric for inflammation and using a combipatch (DR RX) for reduction of menopausal symptoms - extreme hot flashes and night sweats during the past six months were not controlled in any other way. I feel that this supplement is a great help to me in terms of maintaining my mood and energy. My blood work is all normal and I'm rarely sick with a cold or flu. (I do get a flu shot each year as recommended by my doctor due to my auto-immune disorder.) I am having some increased joint pain and swelling, which my doctor may be rheumatoid arthritis - being tested next month.
Despite these challenges I still believe this is a great product and a key component to my overall well being. I recommend it to anyone, but do understand that this has been MY experience with this supplement and as with any drugs or supplements, your experience may be different.
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Stress happens. Adapt to It. Naturally.
Find your Adrenal Health in our line of plant-based herbal adaptogen blends for stress support.
Adapt to Life, with Adaptogens
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AshwagandhaThis Ayurvedic herb promotes immune vitality while normalizing energy and mood. |
Holy BasilCalled the 'incomparable one,' this time-honored Ayurvedic herb nourishes the mind and elevates the spirit. |
RhodiolaNative to Siberia, this herb supports the body’s natural resistance and adaptation to both physical and emotional influences. |
SchisandraThe 'five-flavored' fruit, a traditionally harmonizing tonic, promotes natural balance within the endocrine system. |
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Gluten-FreeGluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free — with no GMOs, no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, and no added sugars. |
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| ingredients | Siberian Rhodiola (Rhodiola Rosea) root extract, Rosavins, Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) leaf supercritical CO2 extract, Eugenols, Organic Oats (Avena sativa) milky seed extract, Organic Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) leaf, Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) berry, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract, Vegetable glycerin, water, vegan capsule (hypromellose) and olive oil. | Orthosiphon leaf, Organic Rooibos leaf, Burdock root, Licorice root, Fennel fruit, Star Anise fruit, Organic Artichoke leaf, Organic Aloe Vera leaf gel dried extract, Lemon peel essential oil, Peppermint aerial parts essential oil. | Organic Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root extract, Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root extract, Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root supercritical COz extract, Curcuminoids, Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit supercritical COz extract, Organic soy lecithin, vegetable glycerin, water, vegan capsule (hypromellose, chlorophyll). | Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, Rhodiola Rosea, Schisandra Berry, Magnolia Bark, Phosphatidylserine | Calories 5, Total Carbohydrate 1 g, Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) Root Extract standardized to contain 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside 400 mg, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) (Sensoril brand) Root and Leaf Extract 300 mg, Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Root Extract 300 mg, Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) Leaf Extract standardized to contain 2.5% triterpenoic acids including ursolic and oleanolic acids 200 mg, MacaPure brand Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Root Extract standardized to contain 0.… | Olive (Olea europaea) leaf extract, Oleuropein, Vegetable glycerin, vegan capsule (hypromellose) and water. |
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