Cortisol, serotonin, estrogen, and aggression

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1. Andrew David HubermanPositiveMay 14, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   High cortisol and low serotonin increase estrogen’s propensity to trigger aggression.

   “Under conditions where cortisol is high, where the stress hormone is elevated, and under conditions where the neuromodulator serotonin is reduced, there is a greater propensity for estrogen to trigger aggression.”

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