Is adrenal fatigue real?

Is adrenal fatigue real?

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Is adrenal fatigue real?

By Jamie Ducharme

Health Correspondent

If there are two words endocrinologists hate hearing, they're "adrenal fatigue." Lots of people suffering from energy and mood issues think they have the so-called condition, which is said to happen when the adrenal glands get overwhelmed due to chronic stress. But experts say there's no science to suggest adrenal fatigue is even real—and that this label keeps people from addressing the true cause of their problems.

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Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Mandy Oaklander.

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