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Originally Posted by watchthestarsfall
I still see nothing about cortisol causing inflammation other than it decreasing our immune response during stress so that when the stress lessens or the problem (pathogen/etc) increases past a certain threshold the symptoms of inflammations would arise. But that isn't it causing inflammation in the least.
It is also important to note that the "fight or flight" response doesn't just dilate blood vessels haphazardly like inflammation does. It constricts some blood vessels and dilates others needed for the whole fight or flight phenomenon.
Not trying to be offensive or anything...I just like spreading scientific truths...
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I find it hard to believe that all these articles are wrong. I no longer wish to debate this. I never said it was the prime reason for inflammation but it's one of the causes.
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"Another way in which cortisol works is by suppressing the immune system. T-cells are a type of cell which plays a major role in inflammation and immune system responses. Cortisol has the ability to block the ability of some T-cells to produce chemicals that the immune system uses to cause inflammation and immune responses. For this reason, cortisol is often given (orally, via injection or topically) to block the immune system's response. It is particularly useful in treating conditions caused by inflammation, including allergic rashes and some forms of arthritis."