Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that controls many different body functions, including regulating blood sugar and metabolism, supporting immune function, controlling blood pressure and inflammation, and managing the stress response.
How to tell if you have high cortisol
In this condition, the patient requires urgent hospitalization.
An increase in cortisol concentration leads to an increase in blood pressure and a jump in blood sugar.
Against the backdrop of prolonged elevated cortisol levels, obesity develops, skin quality deteriorates, and stretch marks appear.
How does a person feel when cortisol is released
Cortisol is a hormone that controls hunger, digestion, blood pressure, how you sleep and wake up, physical activity, and your ability to cope with stress.
It belongs to the glucocorticoid family, a fun name for a substance that can raise your glucose levels.
Why is excess cortisol dangerous
An increase in cortisol levels leads to disruption of metabolic processes, hormonal imbalances, weakened immunity, digestive upset, weakened potency, insomnia, irritability and aggressiveness.
