This formula combines the whole adrenal and adrenal cortex with a mixture of herbs that nutritionally supports the adrenal glands. Panax ginseng and Eleutherococcus senticosus, or eleuthero, are used primarily as adaptogens, supporting overall health by a wide range of physical, chemical, and biochemical factors. The ingredients in this formula support the production of certain adrenal hormones and maintain a healthy immune response.
Uses For ADR Formula Adrenal Gland Support: This formulation of adrenal extracts and botanical and nutritional cofactors nutritionally supports the proper functioning of the adrenal glands. This combination contains ingredients that provide complementary support for reducing fatigue, moderating stress, and enhancing resistance.
What Is The Source? This product contains: whole adrenal and adrenal cortex derived from pasture-fed, pesticide-free bovine herds. These glandular extracts are freeze dried and vacuum dried; Panax ginseng extract (root) (standardized to contain 5% total ginsenosides); Eleutherococcus senticosus extract (root) (standardized to contain 0.8% eleutheroside E & B); licorice extract (root) (standardized to contain 12% glycyrrhizic acid); calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5) (synthetic). Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil.
Serving Size: 1 capsule Servings Per Container: 60
Amount per Serving:
Panax ginseng extract 200 mg. (standardized to contain 5% total ginsenosides) 10 mg.
Eleutherococcus senticosus extract 100 mg. (standardized to contain 0.8% eleutheroside E & B)
licorice 100 mg. (standardized to contain 12% glycyrrhizic acid)
whole adrenal (bovine) 150 mg.
adrenal cortex (bovine) 75 mg.
calcium pantothenate (B5) 100 mg.
vitamin C 15 mg. (as ascorbyl palmitate)
Inactive Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule
Recommended Dosage: 2–4 capsules per day, in divided doses, between meals.
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Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions? If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product. Stomach upset and nausea have been reported by sensitive individuals using adrenal extracts. Other reports suggest a general stimulatory effect attributed to adrenal extracts, eleuthero, and Panax ginseng that could result in anxiety, irritability or trouble sleeping. Glycyrrhizin-containing licorice extracts have been associated with increasing blood pressure at several grams per day but not in the amounts provided by this formula. However, eleuthero and Panax ginseng are not recommended for individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions? Some ingredients contained in this formula may adversely interact with Digoxin, Warfarin, Ticlopidine and diuretics.