There are several pre-mixed versions of the “Adrenal Cocktail” that can be found in the RCP Instruction Manual (free download available here).
Outlined below is a DIY recipe with several alternatives, based on what resources you have available and/or can tolerate. In general, any “Adrenal Cocktail” recipe should deliver approximately:
- 375mg of Potassium
- 460mg of Sodium
- 60mg of Wholefood Vitamin C
Base Recipe
- 4 Oz. of Orange Juice
- Fresh squeezed is best, but not essential. The Vitamin-C Complex makes sure that the minerals noted below get to the Liver to then nourish the Adrenals.
- 1/4 tsp of Cream of Tartar
- This is an excellent source of Potassium, or you can use Potassium Bicarbonate.
- 1/4 tsp of fresh ground Redmond’s Real Salt or Sea Salt
- This is an excellent source of Sodium & 90+ other trace minerals.
Take 1-2 times/day — an hour before or after food (usually around 10am and/or 2pm) The original source of this recipe was Susan Blackard, NP, ND, PhD at the Rejuvenation Health Center in Springfield, MO. The following alternatives were compiled by Valerie Engh.
Alternative #1
Replaces Cream of Tartar & Orange Juice with Coconut Water and Wholefood Vitamin C.
- ~8 oz. / 1 cup / 250 mL of Coconut Water
- You want to get enough Coconut Water to ensure you receive ~375mg of Potassium.
- 1/4 tsp of fresh ground Redmond’s Real Salt or Sea Salt
- ~60mg of Wholefood Vitamin C
- Use any of the recommended brands from the RCP Instruction Manual
Alternative #2
Uses water instead of Cream of Tartar, Orange Juice, or Coconut Water.
- ~1/4 tsp Potassium Bicarbonate Powder
- “Prescribed for Life” brand is recommended
- Again, you want to ensure you receive ~375mg of Potassium.
- 1/4 tsp of fresh ground Redmond’s Real Salt or Sea Salt
- ~60mg of Wholefood Vitamin C
- 4 oz. of purified water
Alternative #3
Uses Cream of Tartar, but uses water instead of Orange Juice or Coconut Water.
- ~3/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1/4 tsp of fresh ground Redmond’s Real Salt or Sea Salt
- ~60mg of Wholefood Vitamin C
- 4 oz. of purified water
Other Substitutions
- You may substitute Wholefood Vitamin C for ~1/2 a fresh squeezed Lime or Lemon.
- You may substitute Potassium Bicarbonate for Potassium Gluconate or Potassium Chloride. Please adjust quantity to ensure you are getting 375mg of Potassium.
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