The postprandial rise in plasma cortisol in men is mediated by macronutrient-specific stimulation of adrenal and extra-adrenal cortisol production.

Context: Circadian variation is a fundamental characteristic of plasma glucocorticoids, with a postprandial rise in cortisol an important feature. The diurnal rhythm is presumed to reflect alterations in hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal axis activity; however, cortisol is produced not only by the adr...

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Main Authors: Mohd Shukri, Nor Azwani, Stimson, Roland H., Bolton, Jennifer L., Andrew, Ruth, Reynolds, Rebecca M., Walker, Brian R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Endocrine Society 2014
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