What is an ‘optimal day’ to measure my cortisol?

Cortisol is commonly known as the stress hormone. In addition to being responsible for your stress response, cortisol also plays a role in mood, wakefulness, metabolism, inflammatory balance, and immune system function.

Cortisol is released from the adrenal glands in response to stressful stimuli through a neuro-hormonal system called the HPA (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal) axis. Learn more here.

Chronic stress is associated with an increased risk for a variety of conditions, including: anxiety, depression, insomnia, heart disease, high blood pressure, digestive disorders such as IBS, insulin resistance and diabetes, weight gain, immune

Cortisol is your main stress hormone. Your cortisol levels are a critical indicator of health. Testing multiple cortisol points throughout the day helps identify where your stress response may be out of balance and how it's impacting your overall