Experts Urge Stress Control Over Cortisol Detox as Weight Gain, Diabetes Risks Rise
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Updated · Gulf Coast News · Aug 20
Experts Urge Stress Control Over Cortisol Detox as Weight Gain, Diabetes Risks Rise
3 articles · Updated · Gulf Coast News · Aug 20
Summary
Robert Grossman said most people worried about cortisol should focus on lowering overall stress, not trying to “detox” the hormone, which he called a normal part of human physiology.
Deep breathing, yoga, mindfulness and adequate rest can help reduce stress and support lower cortisol by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, according to experts and local instructors.
Grossman said excess cortisol is more likely tied to diabetes, weight gain and blood-sugar swings than social-media claims suggest, though markedly elevated levels are unusual in otherwise healthy people.
The advice comes as more people seek help for feeling overwhelmed, with experts framing cortisol concerns as a broader stress-management issue rather than a standalone medical problem.