Adrenal + Immune Wellness Shots: Your Daily Defense Recipe
This concentrated wellness shot is designed specifically for women's hormonal health during perimenopause and menopause. It's packed with vitamin C, curcumin, and gingerols that target HPA axis dysfunction, strengthen immune response, and reduce the chronic inflammation that stress creates in your body.
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 fine mesh strainer
- container for juice I have added the amazon link to the shot containers I used in the recipe notes
Ingredients
- 1" piece turmeric root
- 1" piece ginger root
- 1 large lemon, peeled
- 2 medium oranges, peeled
- 1 sprig mint
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut water
- 2 tbsp raw honey
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Peel the oranges, lemon, ginger, and turmeric. Wash and roughly chop the carrots. Remove mint leaves from stem.
- Blend: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and well combined.
- Strain: Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup. Use a spoon to press and extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
- Store: Pour the strained liquid into a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Serve: Take 2 oz (1/4 cup) daily, preferably in the morning. Shake well before each use as natural separation may occur.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
Fresh ginger and turmeric roots provide the most potent active compounds, but you can substitute 1/2 tsp dried turmeric powder if fresh isn't available.
Black pepper is essential, it increases curcumin bioavailability by up to 2000%.
The shots are most effective when taken consistently for 2-4 weeks.
Natural separation is normal; simply shake before drinking.
If you find the flavor too strong, you can dilute with a bit more coconut water. Nutrition Information (per 2 oz shot): Calories: ~25
Carbohydrates: 6g
Sugars: 4g (natural from fruit)
Fiber: 1g
Protein: <1g
Fat: <1g
Vitamin C: ~30mg (40% DV)
Potassium: ~100mg
The shots are most effective when taken consistently for 2-4 weeks.
Natural separation is normal; simply shake before drinking.
If you find the flavor too strong, you can dilute with a bit more coconut water. Nutrition Information (per 2 oz shot): Calories: ~25
Carbohydrates: 6g
Sugars: 4g (natural from fruit)
Fiber: 1g
Protein: <1g
Fat: <1g
Vitamin C: ~30mg (40% DV)
Potassium: ~100mg