2006-09-04 05:06:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Cortisol is a steroid secreted by your adrenal gland. It is an anti-inflammatory substance (reduce inflammation) and thus, aloow your body to heal. However, there are side effects if you use the synthetic form for a long tiime. Cortisol will decrease your immune systyem, predispose you to infections, suppress your libido (oops!!) and increase your temper (grrrrr!!).
2006-09-04 05:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Antoine a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a hormone released when you are under stress...calming down is the best way to deal with it...deep breating and relaxation techniques reduces the amount in your system..but there is no way to tell if your body is producing it or not...it supposedly makes you gain wait by trapping fat in your system
2006-09-04 12:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by nicole 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This website will help you: http://www.webmd.com/hw/lab_tests/hw6227.asp
2006-09-04 12:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by KIT-KAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fat that cant be removed.
2006-09-04 12:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋