Cortisol is one of the steroids produced by the adrenal gland. Stress leads the pituitary gland to produce higher amounts of ACTH that travels to the adrenal glands and communicates that cortisol needs to be produced.
There is usually a sweet spot, a range that's healthy or helps our bodies function successfully. The problem is when cortisol levels are consistently too high.
High cortisol levels can put you at risk of a host of health conditions including high blood pressure, a high heart rate, and high blood glucose levels.
Chronic stress can lead to consistently elevated cortisol, which may result in fatigue, poor sleep, and increased susceptibility to illness.
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