A 2023 study in Nutrients found that vitamin C plays a crucial role in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which supports adrenal function and overall health.

i. Carr, A. C., & Maggini, S. (2023). Vitamin C and immune function. Nutrients, 15(1), 55.

ii. Huang, A., et al. (2022). Ascorbic acid and its role in oxidative stress reduction and adrenal function. Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 192, 12-24.

Shown to lower cortisol levels and improve mood under stress.

Camfield, D. A., et al. (2019). "The effects of vitamin C
supplementation on stress-related cortisol levels." Psychopharmacology, 236(10), 3017-3025.