Cortisol: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)

By Rumi Michael Leigh

Cortisol is one of the most important hormones in the human body. It is linked to stress, sleep, metabolism, and immune function. This book presents key facts and answers to common questions about cortisol, including how it works, where it's produced, and what happens when levels are too high or too low.

Inside, you'll find plain explanations about:

The relationship between cortisol and stress

How cortisol affects weight, blood sugar, and inflammation

Conditions like Cushing's syndrome and Addison's disease

The connection between cortisol, sleep, anxiety, and appetite

Ways cortisol interacts with hormones like insulin, testosterone, and estrogen

Whether you want to understand the signs of high cortisol, how cortisol levels are tested, or what lifestyle factors can influence hormone balance, this book helps make the subject easier to understand.

Useful for students, readers interested in hormone health, or anyone looking to learn more about cortisol and its role in the body.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09HS19JD5
• ISBN13: 9798489810562
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"