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How low are cortisol levels at the very end of the day (bedtime)? i had mine checked and it was at 1.0 after being awake for 16 hours.

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It is probably: normal. If it was deficient, you would have no need for high blood pressure medication. Discuss w/your doctor.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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