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My dr says works out for long periods of time increase cortisol levels and i work out for hours a day so would it be okay to take cortisol blockers?

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No: A rise in cortisol is a natural response to exercise. As you become more fit the rise becomes smaller. You should not be taking any "cortisol blockers", to counteract anything that your body does naturally.

Answered 5/12/2014

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