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The Effects of Excess Cortisol on the Body: Understanding the Negative Impact of Prolonged Stress Hormone Levels

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-11-11 21:54:48

Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, has the primary job of inhibiting processes that might hinder the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. More specifically, it changes the way the immune system responds and hinders the proper functioning of the digestive, reproductive and growth systems. If there is too much cortisol in the body for a long time, this can lead to symptoms.

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