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Chris Williamson
Dr. Andrew Huberman challenges the common misconception that cortisol should be minimized, explaining instead that it is a vital hormone responsible for mobilizing energy sources like glucose to fuel brain and body function during stress. He details the healthy "cortisol awakening response," where l …
Andrew Huberman
Cortisol is often mistakenly labeled simply as a stress hormone, but Andrew Huberman emphasizes that its primary biological function is to deploy and direct energy throughout the body, particularly toward the brain for cognitive tasks like thinking and dealing with challenges. Produced in the adrena …