Quacks, social media physicians, and influencers all assert that they have miraculously figured out the underlying causes of women’s health issues and are proposing quick remedies and health hacks.
These assertions, which are popular on various social media sites, frequently blame “high cortisol” for sleeplessness, acne, and weight gain.
Usually, a sponsored product that promises to “transform” you after you’ve “subscribed” to it follows, promising “wonders” for your health journey or a miraculous diet plan.
However, you must understand what cortisol is before you accept the alluring offer to finally become the healthiest version of yourself and blame it all on it.
What is cortisol?