Scott LaPorta is the president and COO of Neurobrands LLC, which makes a line of drinks that increase energy, reduce stress, and increase overall health. Among the drinks made by Scott LaPorta's company, Neuro Bliss is formulated to reduce stress by lowering the amount of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the body.
At normal levels, cortisol is a beneficial hormone that regulates blood sugar and can create instant energy from carbohydrates and fat. However, a high-stress life can produce high cortisol, which, left unchecked, can lead to health problems in the long run. Studies have shown that high levels of cortisol may contribute to Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Although a saliva test can help determine high cortisol levels, an imbalance is also indicated by symptoms like low energy in the morning and high energy at night. This happens because cortisol is connected to circadian rhythm, or the internal, biological 24-hour clock. Circadian rhythm is normal until the body experiences a stressful event, which is when cortisol, along with adrenaline, increases to handle the stress.
At normal levels, cortisol is a beneficial hormone that regulates blood sugar and can create instant energy from carbohydrates and fat. However, a high-stress life can produce high cortisol, which, left unchecked, can lead to health problems in the long run. Studies have shown that high levels of cortisol may contribute to Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Although a saliva test can help determine high cortisol levels, an imbalance is also indicated by symptoms like low energy in the morning and high energy at night. This happens because cortisol is connected to circadian rhythm, or the internal, biological 24-hour clock. Circadian rhythm is normal until the body experiences a stressful event, which is when cortisol, along with adrenaline, increases to handle the stress.
