Cortisol Stress Hormone Can Be Measured in Hair Samples
Posted Sep 04 2010 9:47am
A new study conducted at the University of Western Ontario has found that cortisol, a hormone released in response to stress, can be measured in hair. The biomarker may be used to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease as high levels of cortisol and stress have been associated with an increased risk of heart attack.
A new study conducted at the University of Western Ontario has found that cortisol, a hormone released in response to stress, can be measured in hair. The biomarker may be used to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease as high levels of cortisol and stress have been associated with an increased risk of heart attack.
