Cortisol is an important hormone in the body, secreted by the adrenal glands and involved in the following functions and more:
•Proper glucose metabolism
•Regulation of blood pressure
•Insulin release for blood sugar maintanence
•Immune function
•Inflammatory response
Normally, it’s present in the body at higher levels in the morning, and at its lowest at night. Although stress isn’t the only reason that cortisol is secreted into the bloodstream, it has been termed
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