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Which steroid in your body that effects stress and jetlag?
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Cortisol: Cortisol is referred to as the " the stress hormone". It is beneficial during short periods of stress where it can do the following: a fast burst of energy, increase memory function, short burst of immune function, decrease pain sensitivity and maintain balance state in the body.
Answered 6/8/2015
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Adrenal gland: Cortisone and Epinephrine (adrenaline).
Answered 6/25/2014
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Steroid: Androgens are steroids for stress, produced in brain and glands on top of your kidneys.
Answered 3/26/2013
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