Everyone has seen the commercials on TV for cortisol blockers telling them how their body produces too much cortisol and that in turn makes them to store fat which causes them to gain weight. They market these cortisol blockers that are designed to block the production of this hormone which should allow people to lose […]
Cortisol levels are controlled by adrenal glands. These levels decline to a certain extent naturally with age. Cortisol is a natural hormone that regulates both blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Cortisol does even more. It regulates the delicate balance between water and salt levels in the body and how your body handles stress. It […]
There has been a lot of talk for a good while about to the merits or lack of merits of cortisol blocker pills and the debate still continues with neither side gaining the advantage yet. However, in order to make our own mind up, it would be important to understand what everybody is talking about […]
Cortisol is a type of hormone of the human body. It is produced in a part of the adrenal gland known as the adrenal cortex. Cortisol, commonly known as the “stress hormone,” is responsible for regulation of blood sugar, production of energy, proper functioning of the immune system, inflammation and healing. As any other hormone, […]
The adrenal glands produce a number of different hormones that are vital to survival. These two small glands are located above each kidney and are made up of two sections, an outer ring called the cortex and an inner section called the medulla. Each produces specific hormones. The cortex is responsible for producing cortisol. When […]
Cortisol is the ‘stress hormone’ which is created because of stress and is responsible for increasing your blood pressure and blood sugar levels. The cortisol hormone also reduces your immune responses. While it’s important to have some cortisol in your body, it’s a lot better if you don’t have too much of it. High cortisol […]