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  What is a cortisol cocktail? The drink promising to reduce stre 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 levels. But is it possible for a cortisol cocktail to accomplish these things?   And do we actually need to lower our cortisol levels in the first place?Examine the evidence to see what it says. Cortisol: What is it? Cortisol is often portrayed as being bad for us, but we couldn’t live without it. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. In addition, the adrenal glands produce numerous other hormones, including adrenaline, sex hormones, and aldosterone, which ...