The phrase
"hormone aldosterone" refers to a specific chemical messenger in the body that helps regulate the balance of salt and water. It is produced by the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, and plays a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure and electrolyte levels.
Full definition
The low production of the steroid cortisol, as well as low production of water
retaining hormone aldosterone, are the driving forces of this disease.
Problem is, the adrenals also produce
the hormone aldosterone, which helps regulate your body's levels of fluid and electrolytes.
To help the kidneys eliminate an acid load, the adrenal glands must secrete
the hormone aldosterone.
Examples include certain Beta blockers such as Labetalol, medications that work by blocking the actions of
the hormone Aldosterone such as Lisinopril and Losartan; And, certain Diuretics like Spironolactone and Eplerenone.
Those suffering with adrenal fatigue often find their body has a hard time regulating sodium due to the reduction of
the hormone aldosterone.
Stress also raises
the hormone aldosterone which contributes to water retention and magnesium loss.
The hormone aldosterone regulates kidney removal of sodium and potassium.
The tumor causes the adrenal gland to produce too much of
the hormone aldosterone.
While typical Cushing's involves too much cortisol, «atypical» Cushing's can occur when the outer layer of the adrenals — the zona glomerulosa — overproduces
the hormone aldosterone.