![]() ![]() aldosterone) maintain electrolyte and water balance. cortisol) have a metabolic function to maintain energy homeostasis and an immune function to suppress inflammation. Situated above the kidneys these Endocrine glands produce glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens from the adrenal cortex and from the adrenal medulla adrenaline. Undoubtedly the adrenal glands have a case to answer. The adrenal gland in the Endocrine system in particular has come in for some bad press recently. There are many causes of fatigue and sport underperformance: Endocrine, immunological, infective, metabolic, haematological, nutritional, digestive, neoplastic…. How do you feel on Monday morning, when the alarm wakes you at 7am with a day of work ahead after the weekend? A bit tired, slightly lethargic, sluggish, maybe a little bit down, perhaps a few regrets about somewhat too much alcohol/food over weekend, frustrated that the exercise training schedule didn’t go according to plan?
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