Comments on: Cortisol – the Death Hormone

By: Dr. Haskell

Dr. Haskell — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:45:56 +0000

High production of cortisol certainly has detrimental effects upon the body.

Yet low levels have their consequences as well. An excellent book on adrenal deficiency written by Dr. William Jefferies, M.D., called The Safe Uses of Cortisol, is an excellent read for both physicians and the public.

There is a place for increasing cortisol levels through lifestyle changes and nutrition, and even the use of small doses of this very important hormone.

Thanks for the article.
Dr. Alexander Haskell

By: Rami Hanna

Rami Hanna — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:21:35 +0000

Cortisol becomes detrimental when there is chronic and continuous elevation of it.
Cortisol is a life-sustaining hormone. It is needed for a healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, to fight inflammation. It is needed for a healthy function of both receptors of thyroid hormones and catecholamines and for cardiovascular toning.
Low cortisol is more detrimental than elevated cortisol.
Chronic hypocortisolemia, a condition known as Addison, disease was fatal before this hormone was discovered.
It is human abuse and neglect, eating junk food, bad sleeping, high stress level, pollution, and modern life style that made cortisol look bad.
Humans have abused their hormones by their own actions.
It is human actions, abuses, and neglects that lead to death! We cannot live without cortisol, not for a single day.

By: Norm

Norm — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:42:56 +0000

Black tea can reduce corisol levels supposedly.

Check out this news article on BBC

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5405686.stm

By: tchan

tchan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:57:54 +0000

We recommend you discuss this with your doctor.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:07:55 +0000

An excellent article – thank you! So, besides adequate sleep, reducing stress, and no coffee, what else can we do to reduce cortisol levels? Is there any type of agent that will counter these levels, such as minerals or vitamins? (I am thinking StressTabs.) Also, isn’t cortisol the hormone that increases belly fat and expansion as we age? Another question: Is cortisol associated with high cholesterol levels? I appreciate any input you could give me on my queries.

By: Grace Colasurdo

Grace Colasurdo — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:46:16 +0000

I take hydrocortisone daily due to hypopituitarism and hypoadrenalism. I know I will die without taking this medication, and frequently need a dose higher than my doctor would like to see me on. The only other choice of not increasing the dose when needed is to become chair or bedridden due to the fatique, so I don’t see much of an option. I know Addison’s disease patients who daily steroids needs vary widely-some get by on HC 10 mg a day, others need 35, and yet others need 10 mg/day of prednisone. If it is physicologic replacement, why the varying doses-and really, what other choices do we have?

By: Edeet Wimmer Loturco

Edeet Wimmer Loturco — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:44:57 +0000

Hello…..oh boy there goes my coffee,this was a very informative article.I will be 61 years old in April.All my life I was tought to take very good care of my Skin.But ever since a Child I had very very very dry Skin,and as I am getting older,it is getting worse.I am putting on three Moisturizers on my Skin in the morning,and the same at night.Also,I feel I am using a good Skin Care System,it is called BIOELEMENTS.Can you recommend a Regement
from your Line,that would do well for my Skin.
I am German so if I made any mistakes writing this to you,I appoligize.
Thank you EDEET

By: Annette Giardino

Annette Giardino — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:02:40 +0000

So, could you explain a bit more on this coffee and cortisol?? Should we NOT be drinking it when under stress? And what can you do to minimize the heavy amounts of cortisol in your bloodstream when under days of stress???