Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cortisol

Cortisol is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands and is essential for life. It is involved in many bodily processes, including metabolism, immune system functioning, and the response to stress. Cortisol levels can be measured in the body to identify stress-related illnesses and other health conditions. C…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 59× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2572-5424 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cortisol is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands and is essential for life. It is involved in many bodily processes, including metabolism, immune system functioning, and the response to stress. Cortisol levels can be measured in the body to identify stress-related illnesses and other health conditions. Cortisol has a wide range of uses in the medical setting, including the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions, from inflammation to adrenal insufficiency. Additionally, cortisol is used therapeutically to help regulate hormones and metabolism. The knowledge of cortisol’s roles in the body and its actions have made it an important tool in understanding many types of illnesses and health conditions.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 59 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cortisol, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Glycomics And Metabolism (ISSN 2572-5424).

Journal editorial board
Bassam Elgamoudi · Australia Carola Parolin · Italy Giuseppe Maurizio Campo · Italy

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