Can I drink Matcha with adrenal fatigue?

If your adrenals are dysfunctional, the goal is to decrease your body's perceived stress. Matcha can help! Matcha is not just a way to get a caffeine fix. Matcha contains caffeine, but it contains about half the amount of caffeine as coffee and it contains a calming compound called L-theanine.

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The last two years have been a lot to take in. We’re more stressed and more anxious than ever, and many of us grab for a cup of coffee (or multiple) to keep up with the demands of life.

But is coffee actually helping you? Or is it actually making your energy worse?

In this article I share signs and symptoms of “adrenal burnout”, why you may want to take a break from coffee, and why matcha could be just the boost you’re searching for.

How do I know if I have adrenal burnout?

Your adrenals are two glands that sit on top of your kidneys that produce several hormones, including a hormone called cortisol. Even though cortisol is a “stress hormone”, producing cortisol isn’t a bad thing. Surges of cortisol are totally normal, and actually healthy! First thing in the morning your body should produce a big surge of cortisol to wake you up and help you feel ready to take on the day. Cortisol is also helpful if you are in a dangerous situation. Your body pumps out cortisol to prime you to fight or flee – extra blood flows to your muscles, your pupils dilate, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, and you produce adrenaline to get you feeling amped up and energized. But cortisol also increases when you’re stressed, and if you’re stressed too often this can lead to big issues. Our adrenals can only take so much. If you are stressed too often or for too long your adrenals can pump out cortisol in the wrong amounts at the wrong time. If you are dealing with long-term stress, the adrenals may start to overproduce cortisol. Your body will attempt to come to the rescue and help you meet the challenge you’re facing!

Signs of overproducing cortisol:

Insomnia

Waking up in the middle of the night, often between 3-5 AM

Anxiety

PMS

Irregular menstrual cycles

Lack of ovulation

Acne

Weight gain

Male patterned hair loss

Bloating and gas

Constipation

Compromised immune system

Joint pain

Impaired exercise recovery

Cravings for salt and sugar

PCOS

Low thyroid function

Autoimmune disease

Blood sugar imbalance

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If the stress continues the adrenals may shift gears and slow down cortisol production, making you feel sluggish and unmotivated. This is often referred to as “adrenal burnout”, “adrenal exhaustion”, or “adrenal fatigue”.

Signs of underproducing cortisol:

Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning

Extreme fatigue, especially in the afternoon around 3-4 PM

Low motivation

Brain fog

Depression

Disrupted sleep

Muscle loss

Impaired exercise recovery

Weight gain, especially in the belly area

Compromised immune system

Joint pain

Low blood sugar

Low blood pressure, which can result in dizziness when standing

Cravings for salt and sugar

Increased urination

Water retention i.e. feeling “puffy”

Heart palpitations

Symptoms of high and low cortisol can sometimes overlap, and adrenal testing is available if you want to know exactly what your cortisol is doing throughout the day. I recommend a five-point cortisol saliva test that includes a CAR (cortisol awakening response) analysis.

example of DUTCH five-point cortisol saliva testing with CAR

Why coffee makes adrenal dysfunction worse

Whether you have high or low cortisol production, too much caffeine can make any form of adrenal dysfunction worse! Research shows consuming too much caffeine can increase cortisol production in a similar way as acute stress does. Coffee contains a large amount of caffeine, and we often drink more coffee during stressful times. We are literally adding stress to our already stressed out bodies! The half-life of caffeine is anywhere from about 2 to 9 hours depending on the person, so a mid-afternoon cup can make it really challenging to fall asleep and get high-quality sleep when we do finally doze off. Less high-quality sleep means we drag out of bed in the morning, and we grab for even more coffee throughout the day. It’s easy to see how this “helpful” drink may not be so helpful after all.

How is matcha different?

Matcha is a special type of green tea that has been around for nearly a thousand years. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty in China, and only recently have we rediscovered its health benefits here in the US. If your adrenals are dysfunctional, the goal is to decrease your body’s perceived stress. Matcha can help! Matcha is not just a way to get a caffeine fix. Matcha contains caffeine, but it contains about half the amount of caffeine as coffee and it contains a calming compound called L-theanine.

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Switching to matcha is a great way to reduce your body’s perceived stress and give you the balanced, calm energy you need to handle everyday life and the additional stressors of everything going on in the world today.

Why Encha matcha?

I have tried A LOT of matcha brands, and the quality makes a HUGE difference. Cheap, low-quality matcha tastes like dirty grass, and lower quality means less health benefits. My favorite brand of matcha is Encha – I have been drinking Encha matcha for three years now, and I have yet to find another brand that comes even close!

What I love about Encha:

Its smooth taste with hints of sweetness

Its bright “spring green” color – proof of its high quality!

100% organic

Produced in Japan, which means lower lead levels (China continued to use leaded gasoline until 2000 and many farms are located close to highways)

Individual packets are available, which are great for travel

approved by third-party testing via consumer lab

You can use code “PLATENCANVAS” for 10% off your first order!

My favorite Encha product is their ceremonial-grade matcha, but their latte-grade and culinary-grade matcha options are great for baked goods, smoothies, and other matcha-filled recipes (Encha has lots of great recipes on their website).

First time making matcha?

Here is how to make the perfect matcha every time!

The goods:

– ½ – 1 tsp Encha matcha⁠

– 1 cup water⁠

– ¼ cup unsweet dairy-free milk of choice (my favorites lately are Califia Farms unsweet almond milk and Simply unsweet almond milk, and sometimes I also add a splash of Lairds superfood vanilla creamer)

My easy hot matcha how-to:

My easy iced matcha how-to:

Be sure to be sure to follow me on Instagram @plateandcanvas for more recipes and nutrition tips!

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