Imagine your body as a complex chemical laboratory, where one single hormone is the main conductor of mood, energy, and even appetite. It's feared, it's fought against, but we can't do without it – that's cortisol. It helps us survive in stressful situations, but it can easily turn from an ally into an enemy if it gets out of control.

Why does it increase, how does it affect the body and mind, and when should you sound the alarm – we'll find out together with endocrinologist Natalia Lyashenko.

Photo: Endocrinologist Natalia Lyashenko

In this article, you will learn:

  • Why does our body need cortisol at all?
  • Reasons for the increase in "stress hormone" levels
  • signs or symptoms that indicate elevated cortisol levels
  • how to properly take a cortisol level test;
  • what are the dangers of prolonged elevation of the hormone;
  • How to lower cortisol levels and reduce the impact of stress on the body
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