1. Caffeine slows down the processing of the hormones secreted by our adrenal glands.
If you need caffeine to get through your days, it's an indication that your adrenals are getting less effective at managing your adrenal stress hormones.
2. Chronic stress levels lead to a depletion of magnesium.
Since a majority of Americans eat a diet that does not meet the recommended daily allowance for magnesium, the loss of magnesium due to chronic stress is a big problem. Lower magnesium levels increase the risk of insomnia and poor sleep quality, which in turn raises stress levels. This leads to further loss of magnesium and poorer sleep and higher stress levels.