Cortisol...

[christopher]

What is the best way to contol cortisol (aside from anabolics)...?

[hardasnails1973]

What is the best way to contol cortisol (aside from anabolics)...?

Hi or low need to identify which when and where before trying to self diagnose one self

[christopher]

Hi or low need to identify which when and where before trying to self diagnose one self

not trying to self diagnose....

my saliva results were as follows....

Cortisol

@9:30 am 5.9ng/ml range 3-8
@2 pm 1.8ng/ml range 2-4
@6pm 1.0 range 1-2
@ 10 pm 0.7 range 0.5-1.5

thAT was a test from ZRT labs....

[hardasnails1973]

Your cortisol levels are perfect--why would you think of trying to "control" them?

Dr hit it right on the spot as he usually does. afternoon may dip because if you are dealing with issues frome work is all.

[pmgamer18]

Dr hit it right on the spot as he usually does. afternoon may dip because if you are dealing with issues frome work is all.

No cortisol levels are highest first thing in the morning this helps us to get going. later from noon on it goes down this is normal so by bed time it should be it's lowest this way you can sleep. There is not one thing wrong with his cortisol levels. I see test that are first thing in the morning are 1.5 now this is not good can be anything.
ASI Stage One
Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction: the diagnosis and treatment of an endemic syndrome
Large Selye Chart
Phil

[christopher]

Your cortisol levels are perfect--why would you think of trying to "control" them?

"""Cortisol is normal in the morning, low at noon, and returns to a normal level in the evening and at night. A lower noon cortisol can be caused by adrenal exhaustion or the use of hormonal supplements that cause a temporal (several hours following medication) suppression of cortisol synthesis by the adrenal glands or an increase in the rate of hepatic cortisol metabolism/clearance. Adrenal exhaustion is most commonly caused by stress (emotional), sleep deprivation, poor diet (low protein-particularly problematic in vegetarians), nutrient deficiencies (particularly low vitamins C and B5), and low levels of cortiso precursors (pregnenolone and progesterone) Excessive androgen replacement therapy (DHEA or testosterone) or the use of synthetic glucocorticoids can cause a transient lowering of adrenal cortisol synthesis (inhibits CRH/ACTH axis) which results in lowered cortisol levels for several hours following hormone use. Thyroid therapy increases hepatic clearance of cortisol, which could also cause a transient lowering of cortisol for several hours following thyroid therapy. A normal daily output of cortisol is essential to maintain normal metabolic activity, help regulate steady state glucose levels for the brain, and optimize immune function. Cortisol levels dropping below range may result in fatigue, sugar craving, and many of the symptoms of thyroid deficiency (e.g. feeling cold, low libido, depression, anxiety). Normal physiological levels of cortisol are essential for optimal thyroid function. For additional information about strategies for supporting adrenal health the following books are worth reading:
"Adrenal Fatigue", by James L. Wilson, N.D., D.C., Ph.D.; "The Cortisol Connection", by Shawn Talbott, Ph.D.; "The End of Stress As We Know It" by Bruce McEwen; "Awakening Athena" by Kenna Stephenson, MD; "Thyroid Power", by Richard Shames, MD""""""""


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[christopher]

Your cortisol levels are perfect--why would you think of trying to "control" them?

In addition to the above summary, I cant, no matter how strict a diet, get rid of low ab fat....Im low BF and lean and cut everywhere else.....Could be estrogen problem also....?

[christopher]

No cortisol levels are highest first thing in the morning this helps us to get going. later from noon on it goes down this is normal so by bed time it should be it's lowest this way you can sleep. There is not one thing wrong with his cortisol levels. I see test that are first thing in the morning are 1.5 now this is not good can be anything.
ASI Stage One
Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction: the diagnosis and treatment of an endemic syndrome
Large Selye Chart
Phil

Thankx for the links-I have to read those a few times and try to grasp all the info..........Im treating thyroid/adrenals currently....I cant stay awake in the afternoons...any idea why...?

[hardasnails1973]

Thankx for the links-I have to read those a few times and try to grasp all the info..........Im treating thyroid/adrenals currently....I cant stay awake in the afternoons...any idea why...?

what are you eating for lunch because you could be having an insulin imbalance and adjusting diet may all that may be needed to over come this. Where I used to work I used to watch fat people eat lunch and then by 2 pm there ass would be dragging. You might want to try 200 mcgs chromium at lunch time and see if that help you out for stabilizing insulin levels. Are you also taking thyroid medicine because some times it can cause your adrenals to fluctaute. But your cortisol levels look GOOD. May be add alittle b-5 500 mgs at lunch time and see how you feel thats all you might need to get you over the hump

[pmgamer18]

Thankx for the links-I have to read those a few times and try to grasp all the info..........Im treating thyroid/adrenals currently....I cant stay awake in the afternoons...any idea why...?

Ok were you treating your adrenals when you did this test if so the test is not any good. What are you treat them with if HC the test is not any good you need to be off HC for 2 weeks to retest. And to come off HC is dam hard if your adrenals are in bad shape.
Phil

[christopher]

Ok were you treating your adrenals when you did this test if so the test is not any good. What are you treat them with if HC the test is not any good you need to be off HC for 2 weeks to retest. And to come off HC is dam hard if your adrenals are in bad shape.
Phil

No...Wasnt treating adrenals when the test was done....

[christopher]

what are you eating for lunch because you could be having an insulin imbalance and adjusting diet may all that may be needed to over come this. Where I used to work I used to watch fat people eat lunch and then by 2 pm there ass would be dragging. You might want to try 200 mcgs chromium at lunch time and see if that help you out for stabilizing insulin levels. Are you also taking thyroid medicine because some times it can cause your adrenals to fluctaute. But your cortisol levels look GOOD. May be add alittle b-5 500 mgs at lunch time and see how you feel thats all you might need to get you over the hump

Lunch is usually a 12 " tuna on wheat....

[hardasnails1973]

Lunch is usually a 12 " tuna on wheat....

Try eating half the bread

[christopher]

Try eating half the bread

too many carbs...?

[hardasnails1973]

too many carbs...?

Could be causing a drop in blood sugar and people that have thyroid and/or adrenal issues do have insulin imbalances. TRy some tuna and some legumes on a nice salad with some EVO and see how you feel. You just may need some good fats to slow down carb absorption. if you get tired at 2 pm then at 1 45 have a hand full of raw cashews, almonds if you eat your regular tuna sandwhich or just have tuna salad with EVO and may be a small yam. try differnt combinations, but raw nuts always used to level me out

[ECTOmorph]

E2 could be the problem

What are all of you sides?

[christopher]

E2 could be the problem

What are all of you sides?

Not sure what you define as sides...?

I just looked thru my bloodwork, and I cant find a result for E2...Only thing I have is saliva test levels from the ZRT test....

[pmgamer18]

Not sure what you define as sides...?

I just looked thru my bloodwork, and I cant find a result for E2...Only thing I have is saliva test levels from the ZRT test....

How are you taking your HC I am low in the morning so I do 10mgs first thing in the morning. You can try 5mgs in the mornig and 10 at noon when you feel down.

[christopher]

[QUOTE=pmgamer18;734793]How are you taking your HC I am low in the morning so I do 10mgs first thing in the morning. You can try 5mgs in the mornig and 10 at noon when you feel down.[/QUOTE


HC is what exactly, lol...?

[ECTOmorph]

Sides as in side effects?

Fatigue
Low sex drive
ect