Here are the 7 possible root causes of low cortisol:Īddison's disease- I’ve sent part for screenings from their Dutch results Low cortisol can be caused by many different things and even multiple things at once! Some common signs of low cortisol include:ĭarkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation) īecause cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, chronically low cortisol levels are a sign of adrenal insufficiency, which occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce enough cortisol. What happens if I have too little cortisol?Īfter periods of prolonged stress, trauma, and nutrient depletion in the body your cortisol output can switch from elevated to low. When you are stressed, your adrenal glands release a surge of cortisol to assist you in coping, momentarily raising your blood sugar for an energy boost. It is also the primary stress hormone in your body.
LET’S TALK ABOUT LOW CORTISOL AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.Ĭortisol is responsible for controlling how much sugar (glucose) and fat are stored in your body and how much is released for use as fuel.
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