If you’re an athlete, you know the game: train hard, push limits, rest just enough to go do it again.

But here’s the truth no one really talks about—your body can only take so much stress before it starts to break down.
Not just your muscles. Not just your joints. Your entire system.

And if you’re like most of the athletes I work with—driven, disciplined, always chasing that next PR—you may already be walking the fine line between high performance and burnout.

This is where your adrenal glands come in. And this is why one of the most powerful tools in my training and recovery plan is High Stress Adrenal by Food Research or Drenamin by Standard Process.

Why Most Athletes Are Running on Empty Without Even Knowing It

When we think about recovery, we think about ice baths, foam rollers, massage guns, and protein shakes. All great tools—but there’s something happening under the surface that you might be missing.

Your adrenal glands are two small but mighty organs that sit on top of your kidneys. They regulate your energy, your recovery, your inflammation levels, and your stress response. Every time you push through a hard workout, pull a late night, travel for a race, or deal with everyday life stress… you’re calling on your adrenals to respond.

Here’s the problem:

• Physical stress from training
• Emotional stress from life
• Poor or inconsistent sleep
• Nutrient gaps from even the cleanest diet

All of this burns through your Vitamin C and B vitamins at lightning speed—two nutrients your adrenals depend on to function. When they run low, you don’t just feel tired. You start breaking down.

Signs Your Adrenals Might Be Waving the White Flag

• That lingering soreness that just won’t go away

• Fatigue that hits mid-day no matter how much coffee you drink

• Brain fog and trouble focusing

• Recurring little injuries or flare-ups

• Feeling “off” during workouts even when you’re doing everything “right”

If this sounds familiar, it’s not just bad luck. It’s your body asking for help.

Why I Don’t Recommend Just Grabbing a Supplement Off the Shelf

You could hop online right now and find 200 “adrenal support” supplements. But here’s the deal:

❌ Most are made with synthetic vitamins your body doesn’t fully absorb
❌ Many are stripped of the natural cofactors that make them effective
❌ Fillers, dyes, and artificial sweeteners can put more stress on your system
❌ Quality control is questionable (especially from big-box store brands or discount sites)

If you’re already pushing your body hard, the last thing you want is a low-quality supplement that forces it to work even harder to process junk ingredients.

Why High Stress Adrenal OR Drenamin Works

Both High Stress Adrenal and Drenamin are different. They’re whole-food based, which means your body recognizes them as food, not a foreign chemical.

They deliver:
✅ Whole-food Vitamin C for tissue repair, collagen production, and inflammation control
✅ Natural B vitamin complex for steady energy and nerve health
✅ Adrenal and glandular support to restore function and resilience under heavy load

Food First: The Best B & C Vitamin-Rich Foods for Adrenal Support

If you have been with us before, you know that my philosophy is get as much of your nutrition as you can from food.
The better you eat, the less you need supplements.

The challenge? Most people either don’t like or don’t want to prepare the foods that are richest in these nutrients. But if you’re serious about performance and recovery, it’s worth making them part of your routine.

Here are my top adrenal-supporting foods:

For Vitamin C:

• Red bell peppers (more Vitamin C than oranges)

• Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemons)

• Kiwi

• Berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)

• Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)

For B Vitamins:

• Liver (beef or chicken) – one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet

• Grass-fed beef

• Wild-caught fish (especially salmon and sardines)

• Pastured eggs

• Nutritional yeast (B12 powerhouse)

• Raw dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese from clean sources)

If you can consistently eat these foods, you’ll be doing your adrenals—and your performance—a huge favor. But for most athletes with busy lives, travel schedules, and big training loads, supplements like High Stress Adrenal or Drenamin bridge the gap.

The Payoff for Athletes

When your adrenals are supported, everything changes:

• You recover faster between workouts

• Inflammation drops, so soreness doesn’t linger as long

• You’re more resilient to both training and life stress

• Your energy is steady instead of up-and-down

• Your injury risk goes down because your body isn’t always in “fight or flight” mode

How I Use It Personally

I don’t just recommend this supplement—I live on it during my toughest training blocks. As an ultramarathon runner, I put my body under constant demand. When I take High Stress Adrenal or Drenamin, I notice:

• My legs feel fresher the next day after long runs

• I can push harder without crashing mid-week

• My mood stays steady, even when mileage and life stress are high

• I bounce back faster from both workouts and small setbacks

And my athlete patients? Same story. Within a few weeks, they’re training harder, recovering faster, and staying healthier.

If You Want to Avoid

Burnout and Keep Training Strong…

Don’t wait until you’re sidelined by fatigue or injury to take adrenal health seriously.
If you want to train smarter, recover faster, and keep your edge, supporting your adrenals is non-negotiable.

You can grab order Drenamin online Here OR pick up High Stress Adrenal directly through our office so you know you’re getting the highest quality. And if you want to take it one step further, schedule a nutritional exam so we can see exactly what your body needs for optimal performance.

How About You? 

What are your favorite supplements to help as an athlete? What have you found work or not work?  What is your favorite food to eat for B & C vitamins? Leave us a comment below 🙂 

Health Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.