(BeWellBuzz) Cortisol, also referred to as an adrenal cortisol hormone, is perhaps the most important hormone in our body as it affects nearly all the vital organs. Cortisol falls under a class of hormones known as glucocorticoids and is secreted by the adrenal gland. The most important job of cortisol is to help the body prepare itself and respond to stress. It also plays a ... Continue Reading