Metagenics AdrenoTone 60 tablets
Product Summary: Metagenics AdrenoTone
Herbs in Metagenics AdrenoTone have been clinically shown to or traditionally used to:
- Support patients feeling flat and exhausted.1
- Reduce stress-induced physical and mental fatigue.2
- Support adrenal and nervous exhaustion.3,4
Directions: Metagenics AdrenoTone
Adults:
Take 1 tablet three times daily with food.
Or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Benefits: Metagenics AdrenoTone
- Withania has been shown to reduce plasma cortisol levels via its effects on the adrenal glands, potentially protecting against the negative effects of elevated cortisol levels in chronic stress.5
- Siberian ginseng assists in the management of stress by altering the levels of hormones involved in the stress response and HPA axis.6 As a result, catecholamine levels are preserved and the release of excess catecholamines is reduced.7
- Rhodiola has been shown to improve mental performance in physically stressed and fatigued individuals.8 A double blind, cross-over study examined the effects of rhodiola on fatigue during night shift.9 The study observed levels of mental fatigue, involving complex perceptive and cognitive cerebral functions.10 Significant improvements were noted in all treatment groups within just two weeks (Figure One).11, 12
Ingredients: Metagenics AdrenoTone
Each tablet contains: | |
Extracts equivalent to: | |
Withania somnifera, root dry (Ashwagandha) | 3.8g |
Eleutherococcus senticosus, root dry (Siberian ginseng) | 2.8g |
Glycyrrhiza glabra, root dry (Liquorice) | 1.0g |
Rhodiola rosea, root dry (Rhodiola) | 1.0g |
Panax ginseng, root dry (Korean ginseng) | 281.3mg |
Tyrosine | 500 mg |
Metagenics AdrenoTone is free from dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast and soy protein. Metagenics AdrenoTone is free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
Cautions/Contraindications: Metagenics AdrenoTone
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Bipolar depression (rhodiola).39
- Congestive heart failure (liquorice)
- Severe renal insufficiency (liquorice)
- Hypokalaemia (liquorice)
- Hypertonia: Mineralocorticoid effects of liquorice can cause hypokalaemia, which can worsen hypertonia.40
- Hepatic cirrhosis (liquorice)
- Cholestatic liver disease (liquorice)41
- Traditional contraindications:
CAUTIONS
- Anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs:
- Antidiabetes drugs: Korean ginseng42 and Siberian ginseng43 may theoretically lower blood glucose. Monitor.
- Corticosteroids: Theoretically, liquorice may potentiate the effects. Monitor.40
- Digoxin: Potential toxicity with high dose liquorice. Caution.40
- Diuretics: Potential increased risk for hypokalaemia with liquorice. Monitor.40
- Hypertension: Monitor blood pressure when taking high dose liquorice for greater than 2 weeks.44
- Hyperthyroidism: Withania may enhance T4. Monitor.45 Tyrosine is a precursor to thyroid hormone and may increase levels. Monitor.47
- Immunosuppressants: Theoretically, withania46 and Korean ginseng42 may reduce the effectiveness.
- Levodopa: Tyrosine may theoretically decrease the effectiveness through competition for absorption. Separate doses by 2 hours.47
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): Theoretically, ginsengs may interfere with MAOI therapy. There is one case report of insomnia, headache and tremors, and a second case report of hypomania, with concomitant phenelzine and unspecified ginseng use.11
- Oestrogens: Liquorice may interfere with oestrogen therapy due to oestrogenic and anti-oestrogenic effects.40
- Oestrogen-sensitive cancers or conditions: Because of the potential oestrogenic effects of liquorice and Korean/Siberian ginsengs, women with hormone sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids, should avoid.40,42,43
- Peptic ulcer disease: Withania may cause gastric irritation. Monitor.46
- Sedatives: Withania46 and Siberian ginseng43 may have theoretical additive effects. Monitor.
- Sensitivity to solanaceae family: (Withania) caution.48
- Stimulants: Avoid concurrent use.
- Thyroxine: Withania may enhance T4. Monitor.49 Tyrosine is a precursor to thyroid hormone and may increase levels. Monitor.47
- Drugs metabolised by the following cytochrome enzymes:
- Surgery: Suspend use 1 week prior to major surgery.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
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Pregnancy: Not safe. Rhodiola in contraindicated in pregnancy.50 Ginsenoside Rb1 has a significant effect on the morphogenesis of rat embryos. Exposure to ginsenoside Rb1 at very high concentrations (>30 mg/ml) resulted in a significant reduction of total morphological score and scores for some individual features. The importance of this concentration in human pregnancies is uncertain. Before more information in humans becomes available, use of ginseng during pregnancy should be with caution.51
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Lactation: Likely safe.
Storage: Metagenics AdrenoTone
Store below 30° C
References: Metagenics AdrenoTone
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