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Taking cortisol supplements for adrenal fatigue. Will it cause any problem to heart?
human
Thank you for responding. I am a 60 year old female with a 20 year history of insomnia which is gradually worsening. I worked until 2 years ago in a highly stressful job and had significant family stress at the same time. Much of that has settled. I eat well and exercise daily. I have been diagnosed with depression, later changed to anxiety and last year had an episode of heart failure (Taketsubo-probably stress related). The medication I was using to help me sleep (Hypnodorm) was no longer working and I am reluctant to continue to use alternative strong medications. In desperation, I saw a nutritionalist/doctor who tested my cortisol levels and my morning cortisol level was way low. He has suggested low dose cortisol supplements for adrenal fatigue but I am concerned that taking cortisol will be a problem for either my heart or my anxiety. Any comments that would help?
gpt
HiThanks for using healthcare magicIn stress, usually cortisol level increase, but in your case, it is opposite. There is nothing harm in taking cortisol supplements. Sometime due to hormonal imbalance, patients get depressive and anxiety symptoms. You can start with minimum dose, that would not effect on your heart.Thanks