Cortisol Regulation at Night: Evidence-Based Bedtime Nutrition to Support Healthy Diurnal Hormone Rhythms
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex under control of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. In most healthy individuals, cortisol follows a pronounced circadian rhythm: levels are highest shortly after waking to support alertness and metabolic mobilization, then decline throughout the day and reach relatively low values at night. When cortisol remains elevated… Read More »