Is Elevated Cortisol Affecting Your Child’s Behavior?

Stressed Child

Higher hair cortisol levels in children, especially boys, are linked to behavioral problems and environmental stressors. Maternal stress indirectly affects child behavior through elevated cortisol levels
Bullying experiences affect cortisol levels and patterns in children, with gender differences observed. Cortisol levels influence how victimization impacts mental health and brain development
Chronically elevated cortisol leads to various health issues, including brain tissue damage, accelerated aging and unhealthy eating habits. It’s crucial to maintain balanced cortisol levels
To reduce cortisol levels, increase intake of healthy carbohydrates while avoiding processed foods. For those with compromised gut health, starting with pure glucose (dextrose) helps heal the gut
Aside from switching to a targeted high-carb diet, you should also address your stress levels to keep your body from producing excessive cortisol, and consider taking progesterone, which has an anti-cortisol function

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