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Adrenal Glands 101

The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and are responsible for the production of some important hormones.  A famous med school mnemonic is:

“Salt, Sugar, Sex… the deeper you go the sweeter it gets”

-A wise med student trying to get by

This is because indeed the adrenal cortex is responsible for producing:

Salt Hormones: Aldosterone

Important hormone in regulating the fluid and electrolytes in our body.

Sugar Hormones: Glucocorticoids & Cathecholamines

Cortisol and epinephrine are the predominant glucosteroid produced.  Cortisol plays a role in blood sugar metabolism, inflammation and the immune system.  Epinephrine influences blood sugar metabolism and our cardiovascular system.

Sex Hormones: Estrogen, testosterone, DHEA

Many forget that the adrenal glands produce sex hormones for both men and women.  After menopause, the adrenal glands become the only source of estrogen production for women.

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