by Frank Will

Created on: July 25, 2011

Are there any natural treatments that can help with the huge list of Cushings syndrome symptoms? The answer to this question is a very definitive yes, they can not only help, but in the vast majority of cases this syndrome will cause a deficiency of several vitamins that are critical to your body.

In fact, one of the biggest risk factors with this syndrome is the loss of your bone strength which can be critical to your overall health.

What is it?

In understanding what nutrients can help with Cushings syndrome symptoms, it is very helpful to understand exactly what it is, what causes it, the huge list of potential symptoms, and which nutrients can help and why they help.

This syndrome is best described as hypercortisolism for one very simple reason; your body has been exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for an extended period of time. It can occur in one of two ways; the use of an oral corticosteroid medications or your body is making too much cortisol. Although it is widely held that oral corticosteroid medications are by far and away the most common cause, this is somewhat of a misconception, as your body can over produce it just as easily.

The endocrine system in your body consists of glands that produce hormones, and one of them is cortisol that regulates several processes. The glands that fall into this grouping include your adrenal glands, as well as your pituitary, thyroid, and parathyroid glands. However, it also includes your pancreas as well as your ovaries if you are female, and the testicles if you are male. But regardless of your sex, it is your adrenal glands that produce this specific hormone.

This hormone plays several major roles in your body such as regulating your blood pressure, controlling your stress levels, metabolizing proteins, fats and carbohydrates into energy, as well as keeping your cardiovascular system operating properly.  However, if this production begins to become excessive, you can very easily develop this condition and this is where the connection between Cushings syndrome symptoms and vitamins begins to emerge.

However, it can also result from certain corticosteroid medications such as prednisone, especially for extended periods of time. If you are being treated with this medication for any type of an inflammatory disease such as lupus, asthma, or arthritis, you are a prime candidate for this syndrome, for one very simple reason; too much of this hormone for too long. Although this form of medication is extremely

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