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DIY: Adrenal Cocktails

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You may have heard about adrenal health. You may have nervously googled “adrenal fatigue” and wondered if a list ever described you better in your life! But there is another “hot topic” adrenal word you may not have heard about – Adrenal Cocktail.

A note about adrenal fatigue: Dr. James Wilson, Ph.D., coined this term, although the allopathic world does not accept it. The adrenals are critical little glands that rest on top of your kidneys like a hat. They produce and release many hormones, including the ever-so-influential cortisol.

Have you ever been stressed before? I thought so. During those times of stress, the adrenals release cortisol in your body. Cortisol is a steroid hormone made from cholesterol. If you feel “wired but tired” at night, struggle to wake up in the morning, or have a mid-afternoon crash, those are signs that your cortisol levels may be off balance.

Cortisol is “the stress hormone” because your body creates more of it when stressed out. If you experience chronic stress in your life, this can create an imbalance. If your cortisol levels are out of balance, it will also throw melatonin and serotonin out of balance. Those can then impact your eating habits, energy, sleep, mood, and every other hormone in your body.

There are many signs of things affecting our adrenal health that may indicate you should reach out to a holistic or natural health doctor, such as:

  • abnormal fatigue
  • blood sugar roller coaster
  • excessive crankiness
  • weight gain or loss
  • insomnia or other sleep disturbances
  • lack of interest in sex
  • hair loss

It is very important to keep our adrenal health in control. Since the adrenals produce and release hormones, the effects can be seen throughout our mental and physical health. One theory is it could occur from a lack of the necessary components to make hormones and energy in the cells (like cholesterol, sodium, potassium, or the hormone that helps make other hormones, DHEA).

What is an Adrenal Cocktail?

Drinking an adrenal cocktail is another good way to support adrenal health by getting some of the nutrients (sodium, potassium, and vitamin C). The recipe is pretty simple, and we’ll also share a list of great juice options underneath! To be considered an adrenal cocktail, there have to be three requirements met per the Root Cause Protocol:

  • 375mg of potassium
  • 460mg of sodium
  • 60mg of wholefood vitamin C
Adrenal Cocktail Collection
Kate’s Adrenal Cocktail:
  • 1 1/2 cups grapefruit juice (about 2 – 3 large)
  • 1/4 tsp Real Salt
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 10 – 20 drops Master Tonic (optional)

Earthley’s Master Tonic is perfect for total body support when life gets too busy. If you’re feeling run down and need support, Master Tonic is here for you! It supports adrenal heath, which allows for a healthier stress response. This means you can feel calmer and more able to deal with stress. It supports your immune system and your liver health.

Watch Kate mix it here:

Basic Adrenal Cocktail Recipe

  • ½ cup or 4 oz. of orange juice
  • ¼ tsp. of cream of tartar
  • ¼ tsp. of fresh ground Himalayan sea salt

Basic Directions: Step 1: Mix all ingredients. Step 2: Drink. Some suggest the best time to take it is at 10 am and 2 pm or between meals to help balance energy crashes.

5 Alternative Recipes

Option 1:

  • ¾ tsp. cream of tartar
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ tsp. fresh ground Himalayan sea salt

Option 2:

  • ¾ tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ tsp. fresh ground Himalayan sea salt

Option 3:

  • ½ cup of coconut water
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ tsp. fresh ground Himalayan sea salt

Option 4:

  • ½ cup of coconut water
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ tsp. fresh ground Himalayan sea salt

Option 5:

  • ¼ tsp. of cream of tartar
  • 1- 2 grapefruits, juiced (8 oz.)
  • ¼ tsp. fresh ground Himalayan sea salt

Optional add-ins for flavor, texture, and additional nutrients:

  • 1 – 2 tbsp raw, organic honey
  • ½ cup cream or coconut cream
  • 1 cup coconut water or aloe vera juice

Disclaimer: This post is not intended as medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and nothing in this post is intended to diagnose, treat, or cure anything. If you have questions, please do your own research or seek advice from a health professional.