Basic Knowledge of Cortisol!

BELLO! (Minion Language: Hello) We are back for another post on Cushing Syndrome! :)

Previously, we mentioned that Cushing Syndrome is a collection of hormonal disorders caused by high levels of Cortisol.  Moreover, we talked about the different kinds of symptoms that one may experience when he/she is diagnosed with this diseases. 

So why high levels of cortisol will cause one to look like this?

But before that, we need to know how Cortisol hormone works!

All in all, cortisol works hand in hand with Epinephrine (adrenaline) to help the body with the "Fight or Flight" response.

Therefore, when our body faces stress, Cortisol will help Epinephrine to prep our body. This is done by increasing our heart rate and production of glucose. (Glucose = ENERGY)

By now, We believe your eyes are tired from all those reading and on account of that, we will stop here!
However, please look forward to read our next blog post! SEE YA!

Credits:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/19/adrenaline-cortisol-stress-hormones_n_3112800.html http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/111609p38.shtml 
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