How to Treat High Cortisol With Supplements

Cortisol is a natural corticosteroid hormone that is produced in the body. It has been linked many times to high levels of stress, which causes the adrenal glands to produce adrenaline and subsequently cortisol. However, excessive cortisol can affect memory and even normal neurotransmitter functioning in the brain. A physician should be consulted to create an individual plan for treating high cortisol levels, but some supplements have been shown to be effective in treating high cortisol as well.

Instructions

1. Take Vitamin C supplements on a regular basis. They have been shown to be a natural treatment for reducing high cortisol levels.

2. Include DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) supplements in your daily intake to reduce high cortisol levels. DHEA is a natural hormone produced by the body, but can also decrease cortisol production if taken in supplement form on a regular basis.

3. Consider taking a variety of other supplements to lower high cortisol levels. These include Vitamin A, zinc, gingko biloba and acetyl l-carnitine.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult your primary physician before starting any supplements or implementing major changes.

References

• The Franklin Institute
• Psychopharmacology
• SpringerLink: Psychopharmacology Article Abstract

Resources

• Supplement Research Foundation