

Cortisol helps maintain plasma glucose levels during a fast, by stimulating gluconeogenesis/lipolysis and inhibiting lipid synthesis.

increases lipolysis but decreases fat oxidation so that overall effect may be an increase in body fat (Coyle Ed, Austin Group 2004) CortisolĬortisol is a catabolic hormone that induces the breakdown of cellular proteins.Increased glycogenolysis in liver and muscle.found in parts of the sympathetic and central nervous system.

Norepinephrine is nitrogen-containing neurotransmitter (AKA: Noradrenalin).Epinephrine is an adrenal hormone (AKA: Adrenalin).
