What is the Origin of Adrenal Cortisol Dysregulation?

The term emerges from the extensive study of the HPA axis, a central component of the body's neuroendocrine stress response system. While the role of cortisol in stress was established in the mid-20th century, the clinical focus on dysregulation—rather than simple hypo- or hyperfunction—evolved with the understanding of chronic stress physiology. It emphasizes the pattern of hormone release as a key diagnostic marker in functional endocrinology.

What is the Mechanism of Adrenal Cortisol Dysregulation?

The mechanism involves a chronic feedback loop failure within the HPA axis, where sustained high levels of Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) and Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) drive the adrenal cortex. Over time, this constant stimulation can lead to receptor downregulation or adrenal fatigue, resulting in blunted or erratic cortisol responses. This aberrant signaling impacts glucose metabolism, inflammatory pathways, and sleep-wake cycles, profoundly affecting systemic health and resilience.

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Adrenal Cortisol Dysregulation

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A deviation from the healthy, predictable circadian rhythm and appropriate magnitude of cortisol secretion by the adrenal glands, distinct from overt conditions like Addison’s or Cushing’s disease. This dysregulation reflects a chronic maladaptive response of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis to persistent psychological or physiological stress. The resulting patterns can manifest as persistently high, chronically low, or an inverted diurnal cortisol curve, disrupting metabolic and immune function.

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Adrenal Cortisol Dysregulation

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