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How does one regulate the cortisol hormone in one's body? i think i have elevated cortisol in the am and struggle arising in the morning. help.
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Cortisol: Recommend you discuss this problem with your doctor or endocrinologist. The regulation of hormones by the body is a very complex matter and you need professional help with examination and tests to stay well.
Answered 4/8/2014
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Your: Pituitary-adrenal axis regulates cortisol when all is functioning. Your symptoms could be as a result of myriad other issues. Did you google this and decide this is what you have, or is there some other piece of information missing?
Answered 4/8/2014
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It's complicated: As my colleagues said, it's complicated. Elevated AM cortisol would tend to give you high energy; low levels may cause fatigue.While the concept of "adrenal fatigue" is embraced by many holistic/integrative Drs. it's considered unproven by most. See my comments, https://adrenalfatigue.org/what-is-adrenal-fatigue/ for the pro side and https://adrenalfatigue.org/what-is-adrenal-fatigue/ for the con.
Answered 12/23/2019
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