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What Vitamins Help Support Healthy Cortisol Levels?

Cortisol is a naturally-occurring steroid hormone, commonly referred to as the "stress hormone" because of its tendency to spike during times of emotional and physical stress. Many vitamin and mineral supplements can help to support healthy cortisol levels.

  1. B Vitamins

    • In clinical nutrition, B vitamins are traditionally used to support healthy cortisol levels, especially during times of emotional stress.

    Vitamin C

    • A report published in "Psychology Today" states that vitamin C helps to normalize high cortisol levels.

    Magnesium

    • At least one clinical trial has found that magnesium can stabilize cortisol levels, especially following strenuous exercise.

    Inositol

    • Once referred to as vitamin B-8, inositol shows tremendous promise in treating psychiatric conditions associated with elevated cortisol levels, including depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

    Vitamin E

    • Vitamin E has been investigated as a potential treatment for elevated cortisol levels and the oxidative damage associated with stress.

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