and GAS is still in modern medical text books. Go buy one and see.

T-nation is not the reference, just a mere location for the article, written by a naturopathic doctor with a PHD. (Trying to use wiredgeneration's logic is only going to end poorly for you and before you know it you'll be resorting to insults just like him).

The fact that it can be found on a bodybuilding website has nothing to do with its validity.

You wrote: "Interesting. He doesn't mention Dr Hans Selye, his work, or the General Adaptation Syndrome?"

So you either aren't familiar with the GAS stages or didn't read the article. Either way you look ignorant because you either A) commented on something without reviewing it, or B) don't have a clue about what you are talking about because the GAS stages are clearly listed in the article.

"Dr Selye tested the results of stress over and over. Regardless of the stressor, the stages were the same. "

Evidently not. Apparently, according to the article, written by a naturopathic doctor, the first 2 stages can be skipped. Hence, the title "outdated and inaccurate".

"The fact the some have low adrenal function their whole life has no impact on the fact that anyone who experiences enough stress will go through the stages."

Again, you need to read the article. I'll give you a synopsis. Low cortisol can occur for more reasons other than poor adrenal function. But had you ever read anything regarding the physiology of the adrenal glands you'd probably know that.

You'll have more credibility not hiding behind an anonymous #.


"marketing purposes...tried to capitalize on it"

That should be the first clue "AF" isn't real.



"GAS is still in text medical texts today"

Then why does the medical community dismiss "Adrenal Fatigue" instead of saying that's just they nickname given to GAS by holistic doctors?


I'm not debating to try to just win an argument. I'm trying to prevent people from wasting their money treating a bogus condition and for most in the AF support section to stop under-eating.


Isn't quite the coincidence that almost everyone here complaining of "AF" is under-eating and starvation is listed under the definition of GAS?


"General adaptation syndrome, or GAS, is a term used to describe the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.
Stressors in humans include such physical stressors as starvation, being hit by a car, or suffering through severe weather. Additionally, humans can suffer such emotional or mental stressors as the loss of a loved one, the inability to solve a problem, or even having a difficult day at work."
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/general+adaptation+syndrome


The wiki page on stress that mentions GAS even says exactly what I say "AF" really is:


"Factors causing an organism’s condition to diverge too far from homeostasis can be experienced as stress. A life-threatening situation such as a major physical trauma or prolonged starvation can greatly disrupt homeostasis."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_%28biology%29#Biological_need_for_equilibrium

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_%28biology%29#General_adaptation_syndrome_.28GAS.29


Even if people here still want to believe "AF" is real, why do most dismiss or downplay under-eating as a cause?