What are top 10 facts about the adrenal glands and how they impact our health?

Adrenal Gland – Interesting Facts

• Very Small: Adrenal glands are very small. They have a length of only 3 inches and a height of hardly half an inch and produce steroid hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone.
• Very Lightweight: Each of them weighs only around 4 grams. It plays a key role in regulation of blood sugar levels through the release of glucose as well.
• Role of Vitamin C:The role of Vitamin C in adrenal glands is very important for the proper working of adrenal glands. It is vital for the synthesis of adrenocortical steroid hormones. This also is very important function to control the blood pressure of the body.
• The fighting response of our body is controlled by these two glands. This is caused by the release of hormones by adrenal glads namely adrenaline and noradrenaline. The body decides to fight or flight with the release of these two hormones.
• These glands provide facilitation of protein and carbohydrate metabolism and Bartholomeus Eustachius was the first scientist to fully describe them with diagrams.
• The medulla comprises of only 10% of the total area of each gland. The medulla of a gland typically contains cells that produce and secrete hormones.
• The amount of hormones the glands release is never constant. Instead, it fluctuates depending on environmental conditions. The state of the body also affects this secretion. Scientists say that enhancement of the immune system's response to stress or injury is also cotrolled by these important glands.
• This part of the body also plays key role in stimulating the growth of the human body and its development.
• Cortisol is an important hormone which controls stress response and blood pressure. This means healthy adrenal glands can help you live a healthy life.
• Aldosterone regulates electrolyte balance, particularly the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. Other than these adrenal glands also supporting the function of the reproductive system.