What is Cortisol?

Tablet displaying cortisol chemical formula with DNA helix and lab tools

Cortisol is a critical hormone and can be called a “stress hormone” which is produced by the adrenal glands.  Cortisol affects nearly every organ and tissue in your body.  What most people do not know is the cortisol’s primary function is to regulate metabolism, controlling blood sugar and blood pressure, suppressing inflammation, and managing your […]