Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex, commonly referred to as the “stress hormone” due to its role in the body’s stress response. It accounts for over 80% of the total concentration of 17-hydroxycorticosteroids in the blood. Most cortisol in the blood is bound to transcortin (corticosteroid-binding globulin, CBG) and albumin (around 90%)....
Chromium is rarely mentioned when discussing daily supplementation, yet it plays a vital role in the body. What exactly is chromium’s function, in what concentrations is it found in the body, and how can we ensure an adequate intake? Chromium is a mineral that exists in two forms: trivalent and hexavalent chromium. Hexavalent chromium is...
Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by low blood sugar (glucose) levels. A drop in blood sugar can result from fasting, prolonged physical activity, or can occur after waking up, before meals (on an empty stomach), or even a few hours after an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Each cause requires a specific approach and...
What Do We Know About Vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, was recognized long before it was discovered and isolated through its effects in treating scurvy. Scurvy, a disease caused by severe vitamin C deficiency, led to symptoms such as bleeding gums, anemia, slow wound healing, and bruising. Among various attempted treatments,...
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