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Foods with a high glycemic index cause cortisol levels to rise. These foods include products high in sugar and refined starches. Skipping meals can also boost cortisol levels. Harding says a high cortisol level at night can disrupt sleep.
The report, which was published in the June 2003 issue of the journal âDiabetes & Metabolism,â revealed that subjects taking fish oil for three weeks experienced lower cortisol levels on a mental stress test compared to subjects receiving a placebo. Omega-3 rich foods include halibut, salmon, walnuts and canola oil.