Posted by tealady on November 1, 2003, at 18:21:37
In reply to adrenal disfunction/ depression/ HELP, posted by bobbyswitchblade on November 1, 2003, at 17:50:47
Hmm, first that may be a expected pattern if you worked night shift? So what shifts do you work..what hours do you sleep?
Here's a chart of "normal" cortisol circadian rhythm http://www.physiol.arizona.edu/PSIO467/fall01/slideshows/AssayandMeasurementofHormones.pdf pp17
Also from http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/fulltext/stress4-4.html have you tried these ideas.
A combo of DHEA and cortisol is a bit of a concern to me , unless other things have been tired first. Also the timing of doses of cortisol etc is important...and I haven't heard it used for this.(not saying it may not be)
"Nutrients and Stress: Resetting the 24-Hour ClockStress results in disruption of the circadian rhythmic secretion of cortisol. There are currently several tools which can reset the 24-hour clock. Exposure to sunshine or a bright light between 6:00 and 8:00 am, regulating the light in the sleeping environment, and schedule restructuring are all possible strategies. Two supplements have also been used to reset this rhythm Ń the well-known pineal gland hormone, melatonin, and methylcobalamin, a coenzyme form of vitamin B12. While these techniques do not work for everyone, one or a combination of several of the above appear to be successful in at least two-thirds of people with primary circadian rhythm problems.99,100
An effective method to phase-shift the human circadian rhythm is the use of a combination of bright-light exposure and methylcobalamin. Methylcobalamin is thought to assist bright light in resetting the circadian rhythm by enhancing the light sensitivity of the circadian clock.101,102 Methylcobalamin also appears to generate the right quality of sleep activity by both reducing sleep time and improving sleep quality, resulting in feeling refreshed upon waking.103-105
Perhaps the greatest advantage of methylcobalamin as a supplement for people with disrupted circadian rhythms secondary to stress may be its impact on cortisol. Although methylcobalamin does not impact total levels of cortisol, evidence suggests it might help shift the cortisol secretion peak, helping place the cortisol clock back on schedule.106"
Jan
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