By Shelley Gawith, Functional Nutritionist Let's talk about what they actually do, why they matter, and where adrenal glandular supplements fit into the conversation. First, what are your adrenal glands? You have two adrenal glands, one sitting above each kidney. They're small, but they have some very important jobs. Think of them as part of your body's operations department. They're involved in how you respond to stress, regulate blood pressure, manage fluid and electrolyte
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When I see low zinc on someone's blood test, I'm not simply thinking: “You need more zinc.” I'm thinking: Why is your zinc low? Because there's a big difference between identifying a nutrient that's low and understanding why it's low in the first place. And zinc is particularly interesting because when I see low zinc, especially alongside digestive symptoms, one of the things I immediately start thinking about is stomach acid. When reviewing your own blood work and looking at
