Adrenal Stress Index Zone 4 Maladapted Phase II

Explore Adrenal Stress Index Zone 4 – Maladapted Phase II, signaling marginal cortisol output and reduced DHEA levels, reflecting minimal adrenal reserve. Learn about hypertrophic changes in the adrenal cortex and the suboptimal stress response typical of this stage. Understand how chronic stress exposure progresses from resistance to exhaustion, with lower cortisol and DHEA levels. Discover the importance of supporting adrenal function to prevent further decline.

Zone 4 – Maladapted Phase II

This zone represents a marginal Cortisol output with reduced DHEA levels reflecting a minimal adrenal reserve. The production of the precursor pregnenolone is usually limited and the adrenal cortex may show hypertrophic changes. Under stress most patients in maladaptation phase II will have a suboptimal response to stress. This suboptimal response is a response not consistent with a normal diurnal Cortisol production pattern. This condition is usually the outcome of chronic and protracted stress exposure.

The stage indicates the progression of the resistance stage into the exhaustion stage. The levels of Cortisol are lower than maladaptation stage I and the DHEA levels are low. This stage needs to be supported before the adrenals lose their ability to produce Cortisol.

Nutritional Program

* Glysen (K-1):

* Adaptacrine (K-2):

* Adrenacalm (K-15):

* OmegaCO-3 (K-7):

Adrenal Deal Breaker

Anemia

If you are anemic. You should order Bio-Screen Sustain Max to determine which type of anemia causing your symptoms.

It is very difficult to improve adrenal/blood sugar patterns if the patient is anemic. Your Red blood Cells will not be able to deliver oxygen to mitochondria for ATP production and will be dependent upon glycolosis for energy production. Glycolosis is very inefficient and places great demands upon the blood sugar/adrenal stabilizing system.

Inflammation/Unresolving Immune Response

If your anemia is due to inflammation and/or bacterial infection use of iron supplements will increase bacterial growth, free radical production and an unresolving immune response. Do Not Use Iron Supplements in presence of inflammation.