Cortisol
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Cortisol is known as the stress responder. This plush captures the real hormone that helps your body handle pressure and stay alert. While too much can wear you down, Cortisol is essential for focus, energy, and survival. A clever gift for students, healthcare pros, or anyone riding life's rollercoaster.
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| Sizes | Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size! Gigantic (GG) 16-24" XL (XL) 10-15" Original (PD) 5-8" Keychain (KC) 2-4" with clip |
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| Materials | Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry. |
| Packaging | Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell. |
| Safety | Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up. |
All about Cortisol
FACTS: Cortisol is a hormone that plays a critical role in metabolism and your body’s immune system and response to stress. Produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol helps regulate many of your body’s processes, including blood sugar levels, blood pressure and inflammation. Often referred to as the “stress hormone,” cortisol is released in response to stressors, whether physical or emotional, to help your body manage and adapt to challenging situations.
Cortisol was first discovered in the 1930s when scientists found that the adrenal glands produced this hormone in response to stress. Over the years research has shown that cortisol is essential not only for stress management, but also for maintaining balance in a variety of bodily functions. It helps control your body's sleep-wake cycle, regulates metabolism and maintains energy levels. Without cortisol, we would struggle to manage even routine daily functions.
While cortisol is vital for health, it is most often associated with the body's “fight-or-flight” response. When faced with a stressful situation, cortisol helps prepare your body by increasing blood sugar and blood pressure, improving brain function and suppressing non-essential functions like digestion. These temporary boosts allow you to focus on the immediate challenge. However, prolonged elevated levels of cortisol can be harmful, contributing to health issues like anxiety, weight gain and sleep disturbances.
Research into cortisol continues to highlight the complex balance this hormone maintains in your body. While short-term spikes are necessary for survival, chronic stress and consistently high cortisol levels can negatively affect both physical and mental health. Scientists are exploring ways to manage cortisol levels, especially in individuals dealing with long-term stress, to improve overall well-being. Cortisol helps us rise to the occasion but, when out of balance, it can also make life more difficult.