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Could a ‘cortisol cocktail’ really reduce stress and boost energy?

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par Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong

Have you heard of a “cortisol cocktail”? Rather than something you might order at a bar, this drink is one of the latest wellness trends floating around social media.

Proponents claim the drink – which is made with ingredients including orange juice, coconut water and salt – can lower high cortisol levels and help with “adrenal fatigue”. This in turn is supposed to lead to a range of benefits, from reduced stress to improved energy…

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