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Cortisol Modulation

Meaning

Cortisol modulation describes the clinical or physiological process of precisely adjusting or regulating the synthesis, release, and target-tissue action of the glucocorticoid hormone cortisol. This crucial endocrine function aims to maintain the body’s appropriate adaptive response to stressors, ensure stable glucose homeostasis, and control inflammatory pathways. Effective cortisol modulation is essential for preventing the adverse health consequences associated with chronic hyper- or hypocortisolism, which severely impact metabolic and immune function.