Apamin increases cortisol production in the adrenal gland.

The hippocampus is a part of the feedback process that sends signals to stop cortisol production.

Increased cortisol production is also associated with suicidal behavior.

Newborns do not manifest typical adult circadian rhythms in cortisol production.

Therefore, memory, attention-span, and self regulation are influenced by cortisol production.

Some children manifest low levels of cortisol production, and some experience high cortisol levels.

It has been suggested that high levels could represent severe stress, whereas low levels are due to blunted cortisol production and response.

But after that, their cortisol production switched off earlier each day as they became accustomed to the restraint.

The medication is used in the controlled destruction of adrenal tissue, leading to a decrease in cortisol production.

The serotonin receptor gene 5HTR2C is associated with increased cortisol production in men.