11.5 Cortagen: The Stress Reset

The Adrenal Reset. Normalizing the HPA axis to prevent burnout and restore natural stress regulation.

Stress

Adrenals

Cortisol

Brain

Stopping the Loop

Chronic stress leads to "Cortisol Resistance" (Burnout). Cortagen restores the sensitivity of receptors in the brain, allowing the body to naturally turn off the stress response. It does not sedate; it "normalizes".

The Protocol

Dosing Guide

Dose10mg (Oral) or 5mg (IM)
Duration10 Days ONLY
FrequencyEvery 6 months (or after trauma)

Safety Warning

Do Not Exceed

Limit: 10 Days.

The goal is to restore natural regulation, not to create dependency. This acts on gene expression to fix the "thermostat".

Practical Problems

Problem: "I feel nothing."

Cause: Bioregulators are subtle. They are not sedatives like Xanax. You usually notice the effect after the 10-day cycle ends (improved sleep, less reactivity).

"Stress is the primary accelerator of aging. If you do not manage the neuro-endocrine response to stress, no amount of antioxidants will save you."

Dr. Khavinson

Real-Life Case Studies

Burnout Recovery (Executive)

Profile: Female, 38. Chronic stress, adrenal fatigue.
Protocol: 100mcg SubQ daily (10 days on/5 off) for 8 weeks.
Result: Sleep 4h → 8h. Morning Cortisol 28 → 18 ug/dL.
"First time in years I wake up rested."

Athlete Overtraining

Profile: CrossFit Athlete. Overtraining syndrome.
Protocol: 200mcg SubQ daily for 10 days + Deload.
Result: HRV 45 → 68. Deep sleep +1.75 hours.
"Reduced training stress while maintaining capacity."

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