was bedeutet low cortisol — what can you do yourself?

Low cortisol (hypocortisolism) may indicate adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) or a secondary disorder of the HPA axis. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, low blood pressure, and poor stress tolerance. Self-help measures: stress management through mindfulness, adequate sleep, a balanced diet with sufficient salt (in Addison's), and regular exercise – but always under medical supervision. Important: Without a proper diagnosis and possibly hormone replacement therapy, self-treatment can be dangerous. Consumer DNA tests or simple saliva tests are not reliable for diagnosis; they only provide rough hints. The evidence for self-help in clinically low cortisol is weak – it is a serious medical condition.