Question

Supplementation with glutamine and phosphatidylserine is used to counteract the effects of which catabolic hormone?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cortisol

Explanation:

Often referred to as the stress hormone, cortisol is a glucocorticoid released from the adrenal cortex. It has been found that a phosphatidylserine supplement can significantly reduce the rising levels of cortisone released during the time of stress.

Also, a significant relationship has been found between levels of glutamine and cortisol. At the time of over- training of atheletes or when the body is in diseased condition, the level of stress hormone i.e. cortisol increases significantly in the body. This in turn decreases the levels of glutamine.

Thus, a dietary supplement of phosphatidylserine and glutamine can significantly counteract the effects of a catbolic hormone like cortisol.