Has anybody have experience of taking Isocort? It is plant based alternative to glandular extract for supporting adrenal function?

[LouiseRoberts]

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Louise

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[Hidden in reply to LouiseRoberts]

Thank you Louise xx

[Hidden]

Yes I have taken it. Didn't get on with Nutri Adrenal at all, ended up with strange side effects. I think Isocort has done the trick for me so no longer take it.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you cinnamon_girl xx

[greygoose in reply to Hidden]

So, cinnamon_girl, did you use the old version or the new one? Curious as to how plant-based cortisol would work...

[Hidden in reply to greygoose]

grey - this was used in the second half of last year so presumably the new version. Got through one tub and part-way through a second. No side effects from it either. We're all different though!

[greygoose in reply to Hidden]

Sure, we're all different, but that is interesting - good news for veggies! Thank you.

[greygoose]

Isocort isn't plant based, its main ingredient is bovine adrenal cortex.

livestrong.com/article/4331...

It does have some herbs in it, among them echinacea, which some people say Hashi's sufferers shouldn't take. And some say they should... who knows!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to greygoose]

It has changed!

IsoCort has changed! As of early 2011, Bezwecken changed the product from a bovine adrenal cortex to a fermented plant-derived cortisol, joining over 100 other chemical substances which are plant derived. It also appears to be made from Yam.

stopthethyroidmadness.com/i...

IsoCort™

Proprietary Blend: Fermented Plant Derived Cortisol, Echinacea Purpurea (6.0mg/pellet)

Other Ingredients: Lactose, Magnesium Stearate,

Magnesium Silicate, Lactase.

bezwecken.com/products.php

Rod

[Hidden in reply to helvella]

Thank you Rod. I know they changed the formula. However if its derived from wild yam ( estrogenic properties) and contain lactose then I won't be able to use it.

Thank you for help xx

[Hidden in reply to greygoose]

Thank you Greygoose. It is plant based now that's why I was thinking about it as to alternative to glandular extract

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[Angel_of_the_North]

Isocort IS plant-based. I tried it for a while but it did nothing for me. I think I could have eaten a whole tub without noticing. So i gave it to a friend who definitely feels better on it. Horses for courses.

If you want to try it, you can get it from iherb.com. This code ZAK826 will get you a slightly reduced price on your first order