As for adrenal fatigue, the term really covers a spectrum of issues associated with hormone imbalance. This imbalance occurs in stages and is a gradual decline and dysregulation of hormonal function – from high cortisol through to low cortisol – that results in various physical symptoms. I know lots of people use the term differently, so it can get confusing.

The article goes on to mention other foods, oils, supplements, vitamins, etc, that will help lower cortisol, but a person with adrenal fatigue would in fact seek to avoid anything that lowers cortisol and instead be looking for natural ways to increase cortisol, such as licorice root.