The latest wellness trend making waves is the rise of “Adrenal Cocktails”, with over 1,700 posts using the #adrenalcocktail on TikTok. Not only that, but Google searches for “adrenal cocktail recipe” have increased by more than 5,000% across the UK in the last 30 days.
This nutrient-rich drink is reported to support the body during times of stress. Typically made with orange or lemon juice for vitamin C, salt for sodium, and coconut water or cream of tartar for potassium, this blend of ingredients is said to help combat fatigue, burnout, and the effects of increased adrenaline levels.
However, experts from healthy drinks brand DASH Water suggest that you might not get the desired effect by drinking these cocktails alone. They comment,
“Adrenal Cocktails are the latest wellness trend to take over social media, following in the footsteps of dopamine detoxes earlier this year. Popular on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, these refreshing drinks typically combine orange or lemon juice, sea salt, and coconut water, with some versions adding cream of tartar, magnesium, or collagen powders for an extra boost.
“The idea behind the trend is that this blend of electrolytes and vitamins can help with symptoms of fatigue or burnout by “supporting” the adrenal glands, though experts remain cautious about such claims.
“On the surface, adrenal cocktails are a refreshing, nutrient-rich drink that can help with hydration, especially if you’re feeling a bit run down. But whether they truly influence adrenaline levels is still up for debate. Adrenaline is a key hormone that powers your body’s fight-or-flight response, and while it plays an important role in keeping us alert and safe, chronically high levels can contribute to feelings of stress or tiredness.
“If you’re experiencing those symptoms, it’s best to speak with a healthcare professional before relying on viral wellness trends. Ultimately, supporting your wellbeing isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about small, consistent habits that help your body find balance naturally over time.”
To better understand sustainable ways to level your adrenaline, DASH Water has teamed up with Eloise Skinner, renowned author and psychotherapist. Eloise comments,
“As to whether adrenal cocktails work, they might provide hydration, but there’s not a huge amount of evidence to suggest they have a direct impact on things like stress levels or fatigue.”
Eloise’s top tips for balancing your adrenaline levels:
- “Deep breathing techniques can help, as well as meditation (try a ‘body scan’ exercise, scanning your attention slowly up and down your body, and focus on taking deep, full-body breaths)
- Gentle, embodied movement (stretching, yoga, tai chi)
- Limit overwhelming stimuli such as screens, bright light, stressful environments, etc.
- Find a way to work through stress triggers that feels supportive – for example: journaling, therapy, chatting with friends & family, etc”
Simple wellness boosting habits
The team at DASH Water have suggested realistic ways to boost wellness as part of your everyday routine.
- Set step goals to suit you. Spend time outdoors gently moving your body while listening to a podcast or calming music. Yoga and meditation are also great ways to help you feel calmer.
- Eat a balanced diet with a balance of protein, fat, carbohydrates, sugars and fibre to support overall wellbeing.
- Limit caffeine intake or high sugar drinks. Instead consider healthy swaps such as chamomile tea or flavoured sparkling water.
- Listen to calming music and take up a wellness hobby, such as journaling or crafting.
- Prioritise sleep, aiming for between 7-9 hours each night.
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