Diet and other natural ways to lower cortisol levels in the body to avoid health problems. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone because it plays a key role in body's response to dangerous situations.
Eating foods that contain fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and magnesium are also good choices because they can boost energy levels and keep cortisol low. Get enough sleep: "Sleep is very important for the endocrine system," says Dr. Dalia Lorenzo, a neurologist at the Miami Neuroscience Institute.