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	Patients with Adrenal Hyperfunction typically exhibit elevated cortisol and disrupted metabolic markers.		Patients with Adrenal Hyperfunction typically exhibit elevated cortisol and disrupted metabolic markers.

	== Lab Test Findings ==		=== Lab Test Findings ===
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	\|Expected Changes		\|'''Expected Changes'''
	\|Optimal Range		\|'''Optimal Range'''
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	\|Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)		\|Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
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	~~===~~ Dosage & Frequency ~~===~~
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	\|		\|Corti-Vive
	~~===~~ Corti-Vive ~~===~~		\|Adaptogenic botanicals that modulate cortisol levels, support stress resilience, and optimize HPA axis function.
	\|		\|2 capsules with or without food, three times daily
	~~===~~ Adaptogenic botanicals that modulate cortisol levels, support stress resilience, and optimize HPA axis function. ~~===~~
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	~~===~~ 2 capsules with or without food, three times daily ~~===~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|Vita Buff-C Caps
	~~===~~ Vita Buff-C Caps ~~===~~		\|Provides essential antioxidants to combat oxidative stress and supports adrenal hormone synthesis for balanced function.
	\|		\|2 capsules without food, daily
	~~===~~ Provides essential antioxidants to combat oxidative stress and supports adrenal hormone synthesis for balanced function. ~~===~~
	\|
	~~===~~ 2 capsules without food, daily ~~===~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|V-Pax
	~~===~~ V-Pax ~~===~~		\|Supplies mitochondrial nutrients for energy production, assists in metabolic and hormonal equilibrium, and supports overall adrenal function.
	\|		\|2 capsules with or without food, twice daily
	~~===~~ Supplies mitochondrial nutrients for energy production, assists in metabolic and hormonal equilibrium, and supports overall adrenal function. ~~===~~
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	~~===~~ 2 capsules with or without food, twice daily ~~===~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|Vita B Methyl
	~~===~~ Vita B Methyl ~~===~~		\|Supports methylation pathways critical for adrenal health and stress hormone regulation.
	\|		\|1 capsule without food, daily
	~~===~~ Supports methylation pathways critical for adrenal health and stress hormone regulation. ~~===~~
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	~~===~~ 1 capsule without food, daily ~~===~~
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	\|		\|Magnesium
	~~===~~ Magnesium ~~===~~		\|Plays a key role in adrenal and nervous system function, reduces stress response, and supports relaxation.
	\|		\|2 capsules with or without food, twice daily
	~~===~~ Plays a key role in adrenal and nervous system function, reduces stress response, and supports relaxation. ~~===~~
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	~~===~~ 2 capsules with or without food, twice daily ~~===~~
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== What Does It Mean? ==
Adrenal Hyperfunction occurs when the adrenal glands overproduce cortisol, often due to chronic stress, dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, or adrenal tumors. This condition leads to metabolic imbalances, immune suppression, and increased cardiovascular risk.

== How Did We Get There? ==

=== Root Causes: ===

* Chronic stress leading to prolonged HPA axis activation
* Dysfunction of cortisol regulation (e.g., Cushing’s syndrome, adrenal adenomas)
* High insulin levels and metabolic syndrome
* Inflammatory responses triggering cortisol overproduction

=== Signs & Symptoms: ===

* Central weight gain
* Hypertension
* Insulin resistance
* Fatigue and muscle weakness
* Anxiety, mood swings, or depression
* Poor wound healing
* Sleep disturbances

=== Diagnostic Criteria: ===
Patients with Adrenal Hyperfunction typically exhibit elevated cortisol and disrupted metabolic markers.

== Lab Test Findings ==
{| class="wikitable"
|Lab Test
|Expected Changes
|Optimal Range
|-
|Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
|Decreased
|10.00-16.00 mg/dL
|-
|Carbon Dioxide
|Decreased
|25.00-30.00 mmol/L
|-
|Chloride
|Decreased
|100.00-106.00 mmol/L
|-
|Cholesterol, Serum
|Increased
|180.00-220.00 mg/dL
|-
|Cortisol Total, Serum
|Increased
|11.5-15.00 µg/dL
|-
|DHEA Sulfate (Male)
|Increased
|150.00-250.00 µg/dL
|-
|Free T3 : Reverse T3 Ratio
|Increased
|10.00-28.00
|-
|Potassium
|Decreased
|4.00-4.50 mmol/L
|-
|Sodium
|Decreased
|137.00-142.00 mmol/L
|-
|Sodium : Potassium Ratio
|Normal
|30.00-35.00
|-
|Triglycerides, Serum
|Increased
|70.00-80.00 mg/dL
|}

== How Do We Treat It? ==

=== Functional Medicine Approach: ===
Addressing adrenal hyperfunction requires stress modulation, HPA axis recalibration, and metabolic support.

=== Supplement Protocol ===
{| class="wikitable"
|
=== Supplement ===
|
=== Function ===
|
=== Dosage & Frequency ===
|-
|
=== Corti-Vive ===
|
=== Adaptogenic botanicals that modulate cortisol levels, support stress resilience, and optimize HPA axis function. ===
|
=== 2 capsules with or without food, three times daily ===
|-
|
=== Vita Buff-C Caps ===
|
=== Provides essential antioxidants to combat oxidative stress and supports adrenal hormone synthesis for balanced function. ===
|
=== 2 capsules without food, daily ===
|-
|
=== V-Pax ===
|
=== Supplies mitochondrial nutrients for energy production, assists in metabolic and hormonal equilibrium, and supports overall adrenal function. ===
|
=== 2 capsules with or without food, twice daily ===
|-
|
=== Vita B Methyl ===
|
=== Supports methylation pathways critical for adrenal health and stress hormone regulation. ===
|
=== 1 capsule without food, daily ===
|-
|
=== Magnesium ===
|
=== Plays a key role in adrenal and nervous system function, reduces stress response, and supports relaxation. ===
|
=== 2 capsules with or without food, twice daily ===
|}

=== Additional Lifestyle Interventions: ===

* Stress Management: Meditation, yoga, breathwork
* Dietary Modifications: Anti-inflammatory diet, blood sugar regulation
* Exercise Recommendations: Moderate-intensity activity to regulate cortisol

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