 Cortisol is made in the adrenal glands and is considered a catabolic hormone. This means that it breaks down tissue as part of the normal cycle of remodeling. It is considered the 'stress hormone' and may modulate immune function, raise blood glucose, and store fat for energy.
Cortisol may also displace progesterone from its receptor site and cause symptoms of estrogen dominance. Cortisol suppresses production of testosterone by competing with it at the DNA level.
Cortisol excess: "Wired but Tired"
In excess, Cortisol may complicate or cause the following:
- Osteoporosis
- Muscle Wasting
- Obesity /weight gain at the waist
- Brain Neuron Atrophy
- Hot Flashes
- Night Sweats
- Decrease in Sexual Interest
- High Blood Sugar
- Brain Fog / Memory Problems
- Bone loss
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- High Cholesterol & elevated Triglycerides
- High Blood Pressure
- Low Thyroid / Reduced TSH and free T3
- Sleeplessness
- Decreased Immune System Function
- Irritability / Anxiety
- Depression
- Hair loss
- "Burn Out"
- Fatigue
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