Other names for Glandular System

Endocrine gland network
Endocrine system
Hormonal system

Synopsis of Glandular System

The glandular system—commonly referred to as the endocrine system—is a network of glands that produce, store, and secrete hormones. These hormones regulate nearly every bodily function, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, mood, immunity, stress response, and internal balance (homeostasis). Glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, where they act on specific target tissues or organs.

Major glands in the system include:

• Pituitary gland: Often called the "master gland," it controls other glands and regulates growth, reproduction, and stress hormones.

• Hypothalamus: Links the nervous and endocrine systems and regulates body temperature, hunger, and hormone release from the pituitary.

• Thyroid and parathyroids: Control metabolism, calcium balance, and energy levels.

• Adrenal glands: Regulate stress response, blood pressure, and salt/water balance via hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

• Pancreas: Regulates blood sugar through insulin and glucagon.

• Ovaries and testes: Control reproductive hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

• Pineal gland: Produces melatonin to regulate sleep cycles.

When functioning optimally, the glandular system maintains hormonal balance and supports overall health. However, it is sensitive to stress, diet, toxins, age, and genetics, which can lead to hormone imbalances. Common conditions include hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, diabetes, PCOS, menopause, low testosterone, and autoimmune endocrine disorders like Hashimoto's or Addison’s disease.

Natural remedies to support Glandular System

Adaptogenic herbs: Help modulate the body's response to stress and support adrenal, thyroid, and reproductive glands.

Healthy fats and protein: Support hormone synthesis, especially cholesterol-based hormones.

B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and iodine: Essential for hormone production and gland function.

Reduce xenoestrogen exposure: Avoid endocrine disruptors in plastics, cosmetics, and household cleaners.

Stress management: Chronic stress can suppress hormone production and dysregulate feedback loops.

Adequate sleep and circadian rhythm regulation: Crucial for melatonin, cortisol, and reproductive hormone balance.

Liver support: A healthy liver helps metabolize and clear excess hormones efficiently.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Glandular System.

7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
7-Keto-DHEA
Acemannan
adrenal cortex
Agnuside
Ajuga
Alfalfa
Algae
amino acids
Anamarrhena
Anemarrhena
anemarrhena asphodeloides
animal protein
antler
Aralia
Ascophyllum nodosum
ashitaba
Ashoka
ashwagandha
Asteraceae
astragalus
babassu
babchi
banyan
barbasco
Barleria
basil
bee pollen
bee products
beef
Beef liver
Berberis (unspecified)
Bidens pilosa
black cohosh
black seed
bladderwrack
blue cohosh
bovine
bovine kidney
bovine liver
bovine pancreas
bovine protein
Brassica
Brazil nut
broccoli
Brown Algae
Brussel sprouts
Bulbine natalensis
Bupleurum
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
Camellia sinensis
Canscora
capsicum
caterpillar mushroom
Ceanothus integerrimus
Celastrus
chaga mushroom
chaste tree
Chinese mountain ant
Chinese thoroughwax
Cinnamomum
cinnamon
Clary sage
cod liver oil
Codonopsis
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
colostrum
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
cowage seed
cruciferous
Cucurbita
Cyanotis vaga
dandelion
deer velvet
Dendrobium
devil\'s club
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
Didymocarpus
diiodotyrosine
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dioscorea
diosgenin
dong quai
dong quai root
dwarf morning glory
eleuthero
elk antler
essential oil blend
eucommia
Eucommia ulmoides
Eurycoma Longifolia
eurycomanone
Fadogia agrestis
false unicorn root
fat liver oil
fatty acids
fennel
fenuside
figwort
flat-stem milk-vetch
fo-ti
forskohlii root
forskolin
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
fungus
furostanols
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
ganoderma
garlic bulb
gastrodia
ginseng
Ginsenosides
Glycyrrhizin
gokhru
golden eardrops
gooseberry
Greek mountain tea
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
guayusa
Gugglesterone
guggul
Guggulsterones
heal-all
Hedychium spicatum
herbal blend (proprietary)
Himalayan salt
horny goat weed
Indian nightshade
Indian sarsparilla
iodine
iron
isothiocyanates
jasmine
Jatamansi
jiaogulan
jujube
Kachnar
kale
kelp
ketosterones
L-tryptophan
l-tyrosine
Laminaria
lavender
Leptadenia
licorice root
lingzhi
linoleic acid (LA)
liquid liver fractions
lophatherum leaf
Loranthus
lotus seed
Lycium
maca
macaenes
macamides
magnesium
maitake mushroom
mandrake
manganese
Marjoram
Melatonin
Milk thistle
Molasses
Monoterpenes
Moringa
Mormon Tea
Motherwort
Mushroom
Nettle
Niacin (vitamin B3)
Nigella seed
noni
Nymphaea caerulea
oleanolic acid
omega-6 fatty acids
onion
Ophiopogon
oriental arborvitae
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
parsley
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Phyllanthus
phytocannabinoids
Pipsissewa
Polygala
Polygonatum
polyphenols
pregnenolone
Progenin III
protein
Protodioscin
pumpkin
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
red clover
Rehmannia
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
Rhaponticum
Rhodiola
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rockweed
Rosabin
Rosarin
rosavins
rose oil
Rosy conk
royal jelly
Safed musli
sage
Salmon Oil
Salvia
Sandalwood
Sapogenin
Sargassum
saw palmetto
Schisandrins
Schizandrol A
scrophularia root
seaweed
selenium
Selenocysteine
Selenomethionine
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
sesame
Sesquiterpenes
Shankhpushpi
Shataverins
Smilagenin
soybean
Sulforaphane
suma
Taraxacum
Tea
thyroid substance
Tinospora cordifolia
Tongkat ali
trace minerals
tribulus
Tribulus Terrestris
Trichilia catigua
Triterpenes
turmeric
turmeric
Typhonium flagelliforme
vegetable blend (proprietary)
Vegetable Protein
velvet bean
Vervain
Vetiver
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitexicarpin
Wakame
Watercress
Waterhyssop
wheat grass
whole adrenal glandular
Wild yam
Withanolides
Xanthorrhizol
Zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)