> ## Documentation Index
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# Cortisol

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate metabolism and the stress response. High or low levels of cortisol can indicate adrenal dysfunction or other health problems.

## iollo markers that associate with Cortisol

### Cortisol

Cortisol measured directly as a clinical lab marker reflects cortisol levels in the body.

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  Salvatore J. Azzopardi, et al.. Physiology, Cortisol - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf. *StatPearls Publishing* (2023). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/)

  Susan L. Everson, et al.. Relationship between Cortisol Responses to Stress and Personality. *Psychosomatic Medicine* (2006). [https://www.nature.com/articles/1301012](https://www.nature.com/articles/1301012)

  Mohammad H. Islam, et al.. Effect of increase in cortisol level due to stress in healthy young individuals: A systematic review. *International Journal of Health Sciences* (2019). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6371989/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6371989/)
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