Antonyms for cortisol
ˈkɔr təˌsɔl, -ˌsoʊlcor·ti·sol

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1. • Corticosteroid

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1. hydrocortisone, cortisol, Hydrocortone, Cortefnoun

   an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

   Synonyms:
   hydrocortisone

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1. cortisol

   Synonyms:
   HydrocortisoneHydrocortisone 11β,17A,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione

How to use cortisol in a sentence?

1. Tara Swart:

   When working with the chefs at the Corinthia we chose specific foods which are scientifically proven to boost the brain's executive functions, for example, dishes including nuts, seeds or leafy green vegetables, such as kale, are rich in magnesium. This helps to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

2. Caroline Messer:

   Often when patients come in with hair loss, fatigue and insomnia, they assume there's a direct hormonal underpinning, but these symptoms can actually be stress-mediated with a secondary increase in cortisol levels.

3. Susanne Babbel:

   Every time we experience or hear about a traumatic event, we go into stress mode. We might go numb or have an overactive fear response to the perceived threat. Our physiology is triggered to release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

4. Arta Bakshandeh:

   Laughing lowers cortisol, your body’s stress hormone, and boosts endorphins, which help your mood, find something that makes you laugh hard and often.

5. Melissa McCreery:

   Stress activates your adrenal glands to release cortisol, increasing your appetite.

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