The idea of the adrenal elixirs is that it takes stress off the adrenals by providing sugar + replaces vital nutrients that have been lost while under stress.
When our bodies react to stress and make cortisol, magnesium is also released to help the body cope and make more energy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Along with magnesium, sodium and potassium are also used up during this process to alter our blood pressure, build alertness, and help our bodies make more energy to respond to stress. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
These elixirs can be used as a tool to sip on between meals and should instantly calm you down, make you feel more relaxed and grounded. It can be used as needed, usually 1-3x per day. Particularly good for those with poor blood-sugar handling, compromised liver function, low thyroid, and prone to hypoglycemia. Prevent a blood-sugar crash (and the damaging adrenalin rush that comes with it) by slowly sipping on this mix between meals, during exercise or as a complete and highly replenishing snack. A balanced mix of protein, carbohydrates, fat, electrolytes and other minerals.
Recipes:
There are two main options for adrenal cocktails, first is with electrolyte powders which involves less ingredients and good for those with blood sugar concerns/insulin resistance.
- Rayvi makes mineral intake easy. Support energy and vitality by properly hydrating your cells and providing an antioxidant boost. CLICK HERE TO SHOP! Rayvi also has a free guide with more recipes you can download off their site!
- Another option available off Amazon is Jigsaw Health Adrenal Cocktail with Whole-Food Vitamin C! Click here to shop!!
The other option is making your own beverage at home.
A good adrenal cocktail usually contains the following:
☀️ 4 oz. Pure Juice (orange juice/lime juice)
☀️ 2 oz coconut water
☀️ 2 tbsp of A saturated fat (cream or kefir)
☀️ A little bit of protein (2 tbsp collagen)
☀️ Pinch of sea salt
If you can’t do collagen, a clean casein powder or goat’s milk whey pairs nicely. Or omit the fat and protein and opt for a piece of parmesan cheese on the side of your salted juice.
If you can’t do dairy, replace the cream for an additive free coconut cream.
If you can’t do OJ, you can use guava juice, mango juice or papaya juice.
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