Skip to main content

Stress Hormone Interplay

Meaning

Stress Hormone Interplay refers to the complex, synergistic, and sometimes antagonistic interactions among the primary hormones released in response to physiological or psychological stressors, principally cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. This interplay dictates the body’s acute stress response, influencing energy mobilization, cardiovascular tone, immune function, and the return to homeostasis. The precise timing and magnitude of these hormonal signals are critical; chronic or dysregulated interplay can lead to adrenal fatigue, metabolic syndrome, and impaired immune resilience, impacting overall longevity.