The Role of Food Supplements Ingredients in Cortisol Regulation
Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, plays a critical role in managing stress and maintaining homeostasis. Chronic stress and dysregulation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis can lead to health issues like inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Ingredients like adaptogens, omega-3 fatty acids, and hydrolyzed casein in food supplements may help modulate cortisol levels and improve overall stress resilience.
AUTHOR: Daria Šurić, Mpharm, univ.spec.pharm.