Cortisol- any suggestions?

[terryd5150]

I'm going through some rough times right now and I'm starting to put on some excess bodyfat.

Does anyone have any experiences with cortisol blockers (if there is such a thing) or any ways of dealing with it that worked for them?


I know...do a search, but I'm pretty busy right now and don't have time to get into it.


Real-world experiences would be great. Any help?

 

[Heavy_Lifter]

You have a PM

DHEA and 7-keto-DHEA are both linked to suppression of cortisol and fat loss. DHEA can form the usual sex steroids (test, DHT, estrogen) and can cause some sides b/c of this, while 7-keto-DHEA cannot.

DHEA is very cheap. I find a gram/day works good. 7-keto is more expensive and this limits the dose I can use.

 

[speedbacker]

Phosphatidylserine

 

[KillerStack]

How do you know you have "excess" cortisol? Just because you put on some BF and are under stress doesn't necessarily mean cortisol is out of whack or high. Cortisol is an extremely important hormone and it's not always desirable to lower it. For example low cortisol or poor cortisol response can make you very sluggish.

 

[joshbarnett]

phosphatidylserine is the best...can be pricey for the amount needed to be effective.

 

[Heavy_Lifter]

7-Keto DHEA converts to 7-OH DHEA in the body. Does anyone know the conversion rate?

I can get 7-keto at $2.4/gram. 7-OH is $7.11/gram. Wonder what ends up being cheaper...