{"id":32712,"date":"2018-01-30T12:02:13","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T12:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/es\/?p=32712"},"modified":"2022-06-29T11:23:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T09:23:44","slug":"what-is-cortisol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/what-is-cortisol\/","title":{"rendered":"What is cortisol?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you go through hormonal changes, it comprises a series of sudden and unexpected variations in your weight or in your mood, sometimes even leading to depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cortisol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also called \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/shamagazine\/breathing-exercises-to-combat-stress-and-anxiety\/\">the stress hormone<\/a>\u2019 and when you have high levels of this hormone, it brings a series of negative effects alongside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is <\/span><b>cortisol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a hormone that raises blood sugar levels and meets the demand of glucocorticoids.  It\u2019s stored in the outer layer of the adrenal gland and is liberated then the brain notices low levels of glucocorticoids or of sugar in your blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not only produced in stress situations, but also when there\u2019s a very demanding physical activity or when there\u2019s a poor diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nHow does it work?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a person is constantly under the effects of this hormone, they can suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/shamagazine\/how-to-avoid-suffering-a-burnout\/\">chronic stress.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, when <\/span><b>cortisol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels go up, it destroys tissues.  This makes your body use glucose and amino acids that make up your muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nDoes this have negative effects?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tissues are destroyed when cortisol levels rise. If these levels persevere in time, they produce constant stress.  Some changes have a direct contribution to the impairment of metabolism or at times you will simply be more irritable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is cortisol detected? How can one lower its levels?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can detect this hormone though blood, urine or saliva tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding nutrition to control <\/span><b>cortisol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels, it is advisable to eat green vegetables, ground flaxseed, nuts and citrus fruit. Decreasing the intake of caffeine also affects this hormone\u2019s levels. Then you have relaxing and sound sleep, your cortisol levels will also dwindle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining enough water intake to keep well hydrated is vital. In addition, drinking a glass of water before going to bed and one just as you wake up will help you to keep your <\/span><b>cortisol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels at bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very important to do exercise on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are cortisol levels affected by taking supplements while training?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been proven that taking between 5 and 10 grams of Branched-Chain Amino Acids (called BCAA) in combination with simple carbohydrates, this hormone\u2019s levels are reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because <\/span><b>cortisol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is secreted to give you an extra burst of energy. If we have glucose and the needed amino acids in our blood, this hormone won\u2019t be produced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nConclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Cortisol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the immediate response or your body to stress situations. In the short term, this hormone is in charge of destroying muscle tissue and in the long run this has adverse effects on the metabolism, and it\u2019s also responsible for fat accumulation in problem areas depending on the gender. Adding to this, it can also cause chronic stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At SHA Boutique, you can find Berberina Gold, a dietary supplement that controls the levels of glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you go through hormonal changes, it comprises a series of sudden and unexpected variations in your weight or in your mood, sometimes even leading to depression. Cortisol is also called \u2018the stress hormone\u2019 and when you have high levels of this hormone, it brings a series of negative effects alongside. What is cortisol? 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