Cortisol Face, Adrenal Cocktails & Cortisol Testing – Debunking Cortisol Myths & Facts | Ep 343

Cortisol Face, Adrenal Cocktails & Cortisol Testing – Debunking Cortisol Myths & Facts | Ep 343

Author: Erin Holt January 14, 2025 Duration: 43:20

Advice can be amazing—or a total miss—depending on who it is for and who it’s coming from. That’s especially true when it comes to hormones, where one-size-fits-all solutions from TikTok and Instagram don’t work. In this episode, Erin clears up the confusion about cortisol’s role in the body, addresses popular trends like adrenal cocktails and cortisol face, and discusses what high and low cortisol levels really mean for your health. Learn why lowering cortisol doesn’t always lead to weight loss and how to navigate testing options to get the most accurate results.

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Timestamps:

(7:41) Is cortisol always bad for you?

(15:53) Adrenal cocktails: Are they legit and do you need to be drinking them?

(20:49) Most common reasons for high cortisol and low cortisol

(31:07) Cortisol face – is it real?

(33:49) Does lowering cortisol lead to weight loss?

(35:41) Different methods to test cortisol

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Erin Holt’s The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast digs into the connections between what we eat, how our bodies function, and how we think and feel. This isn't about rigid diets or quick fixes. Instead, Erin, a functional nutritionist, facilitates honest conversations that often challenge conventional health narratives. You’ll hear deep dives into current nutrition topics, where she breaks down the science and practical application in an accessible way. The podcast also features interviews with pioneers and experts across the functional medicine and holistic wellness fields, offering a range of perspectives on achieving vitality. The tone is grounded, eye-opening, and intentionally funky-it’s a deliberate and refreshing twist on mainstream health information. Listening provides a sense of empowerment, moving beyond fear-based advice to a more nuanced understanding of personal health. Each episode is designed to inform and equip you with a different lens on wellness, blending holistic health, real food principles, and mind-body awareness. Tune in for a podcast that values depth, curiosity, and a functional approach to nutrition that actually makes sense for everyday life.
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