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Cortisol: The Stress Hormone

The stress hormone cortisol, much like a watchful conductor leading an orchestra, coordinates a thorough response to external pressures, significantly impacting various physiological functions. One of cortisol's standout roles is its extraordinary ability to regulate metabolism and access stored energy reserves, establishing it as a pivotal element in the body's adaptive strategies.

During stressful situations, cortisol acts as a metabolic conductor, initiating the release of energy from multiple sources within the body. It facilitates the extraction of stored energy from the liver, fat tissues, and muscles, guaranteeing a quick and effective reaction to the challenges posed by stress. This well-coordinated release of energy resources is a tactical adaptation, equipping the body to face the dynamic obstacles it may encounter.

Cortisol:NeuroSpot

Lack of Cortisol:

» Problems concentrating

» Lack of energy

» Addison‘s disease

» Passivity and apathy

» Difficulty to get up in the morning and become really awake

» constant fatigue, despite sufficient sleep

» Forgetfulness

» Sugar cravings

» Diminished ability to deal with acute stress

Excess of cortisol:

» Tensenes

» High blood pressue

» Increased cholesterol levels

» Susceptibility to infection

» Difficulty sleeping

» Disorder of the metabolism with over weight

» Increased belly fat