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Doctors explain everything you need to know about cortisol and help separate fact from fiction ...

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In a world where managing stress can be difficult, hearing that said stress can affect cortisol levels may have you wondering: Do I have a cortisol imbalance? "Cortisol is a hormone produced by the ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A controlled trial in team-sport athletes suggests Ashwagandha may help maintain hormonal balance and support recovery and power adaptations during the physiological strain ...

Plus, what to do about it.

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