Cortisol curve
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Sep 2026
A cortisol curve, or diurnal cortisol curve, represents the natural fluctuation of cortisol levels in the body over a 24-hour period. Typically, cortisol levels peak shortly after waking (known as the cortisol awakening response) and gradually decline throughout the day, reaching their lowest point around midnight. Monitoring this curve is commonly used to assess adrenal function, circadian rhythm health, and the physiological impacts of chronic stress.
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A flattened cortisol curve is associated with shorter lifespan and poorer illness recovery.
“If this peak was high, if this peak is not as high and this is kind of like a medium or flat, what they call a flattening of the cortisol curve, you see shorter lifespan, less recovery from every kind of illness.”
Open the episode · Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up ExhaustedListen at 5:39
A flattened cortisol curve predicts shorter lifespan and poorer illness recovery.
“you see shorter lifespan, less recovery from every kind of illness”
Open the episode · Andrew Huberman: My Exact Routine To Optimize Brain & Body, I Do All Of These Every Day!Listen at 5:48
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