Adrenal fatigue is a condition where the adrenal glands are unable to produce sufficient amounts of hormones — particularly the “stress” hormone cortisol which helps your body manage stress.
Without enough cortisol, you may feel wired, tired, and burned out. Yet, while the term adrenal fatigue is quite common, it is really a misnomer since you can also experience fatigue with higher than normal levels of cortisol. Yet, the culprit is still the same, worn out adrenal glands.