### 🧠 Fasting Cortisol: Your Morning Stress Thermostat

Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone, and it naturally peaks in the early morning—right around the time you’re waking up. This “fasting cortisol” level is a powerful indicator of how your adrenal glands are functioning and how well you’re primed to handle the day.

At **Florida Anti-Aging Center** in Satellite Beach, Dr. **Raymond Adamcik** uses fasting cortisol testing to get to the root of fatigue, stubborn belly fat, anxiety, and hormone imbalances—especially in midlife and beyond.

📞 **321-690-0003**
📍 Satellite Beach, Florida

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### ⚙️ Cortisol’s Role in Daily Function

You need cortisol to survive—but in the right balance. Here’s what healthy levels help regulate:

– Morning energy and mental clarity
– Blood sugar between meals
– Metabolism of fat, protein, and carbs
– Blood pressure and vascular tone
– Inflammatory control
– Physical and emotional stress response

Cortisol should rise in the morning, taper off through the day, and stay low at night so you can sleep deeply and recover.

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### 🚨 Signs You May Have Excess Cortisol

Chronically elevated cortisol—often due to stress, poor sleep, or metabolic dysfunction—can quietly disrupt your health:

– Anxiety, irritability, or poor sleep
– Fatigue that doesn’t resolve with rest
– Belly fat or weight gain
– Blood sugar or insulin issues
– High blood pressure
– Low libido or menstrual changes
– Frequent illness or slow recovery

Even if your labs are “normal,” cortisol imbalance can still be dragging you down.

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If you’re feeling off and suspect stress hormones may be playing a role, **Dr. Adamcik** and the team at Florida Anti-Aging Center can help you get answers—and create a plan to restore balance, energy, and vitality.

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