{"id":8551,"date":"2025-02-06T08:06:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T06:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8551"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:40","slug":"cortisol-in-the-blood-what-is-the-norm-causes-and-correction-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/cortisol-in-the-blood-what-is-the-norm-causes-and-correction-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Cortisol in the blood: what it is, the norm, causes of deviations and methods of correction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is cortisol and its functions in the body?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and is involved in many processes in the body. Its main function is to adapt to stress, mobilize energy resources, and regulate metabolism. Cortisol also affects the cardiovascular and immune systems, helps control blood glucose levels, and maintains water and salt balance.<\/p>\n

The main functions of cortisol:<\/p>\n