02/24/2025
*WHAT IS A “CORTISOL DUMP?” ⬇️**
The term “cortisol dump” isn’t a medically recognized phrase—it’s more of a social media term used to describe an acute surge in cortisol. Scientifically, this response is better known as:
• **Acute cortisol release**
• **Stress-induced cortisol surge**
• **Activation of the HPA axis** (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
While cortisol often gets a bad reputation, it actually plays a crucial role in energy regulation, metabolism, blood sugar balance, and inflammation control. However, modern diets, poor sleep, chronic stress, and sedentary lifestyles can throw cortisol levels out of balance.
When cortisol remains elevated for too long, it can contribute to muscle loss, brain matter reduction, increased visceral fat, a weakened immune system, and gut issues. Managing stress hormones is key to long-term health!
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