Cortisol is adaptive during acute challenge but may become harmful when exposure is prolonged, excessive, or pathological. The strongest evidence concerns bone loss in chronic cortisol excess; brain, immune, metabolic, dietary, stimulant, and exercise claims require more contextual interpretation. Normal circadian variation should not be equated with Cushing’s syndrome or high-dose experimental exposure.
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Chronic Cortisol Exposure: Evaluating Claims About Inflammation, Brain Health, and Bone Loss
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Chronic Cortisol Exposure: Evaluating Claims About Inflammation, Brain Health, and Bone Loss
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