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Cortisol Suppression Protocols

Meaning

Cortisol Suppression Protocols are clinically designed regimens aimed at deliberately reducing the circulating levels or biological effects of the glucocorticoid hormone cortisol, typically in cases of hypercortisolism or HPA axis overactivity. These protocols are utilized to mitigate the detrimental effects of chronically elevated stress hormones on metabolic health, immune function, and neurological integrity. The objective is often to restore a more balanced, physiological cortisol rhythm or to therapeutically address conditions like Cushing’s syndrome. Careful monitoring is paramount to avoid precipitating iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency.