Dr. Kenton Bruice MD

Adrenal Health

Cortisol & Adrenal Management in Denver

Chronic stress drives cortisol dysregulation — disrupting sleep, promoting fat storage, suppressing testosterone, and accelerating aging. Dr. Bruice evaluates adrenal function and treats cortisol imbalance as part of comprehensive hormone care.

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What to Expect

  • Salivary or serum cortisol assessment
  • Morning and evening cortisol pattern evaluation
  • DHEA-S assessment alongside cortisol
  • Adaptogen and lifestyle protocol
  • Hydrocortisone support for true adrenal insufficiency

Benefits & Outcomes

Sleep Restoration

Dysregulated cortisol — too high at night or too low in the morning — is a common cause of non-restorative sleep.

Testosterone Protection

Elevated cortisol directly suppresses testosterone production. Managing cortisol unlocks TRT outcomes.

Fat Loss Support

Cortisol drives visceral fat storage — reducing cortisol load improves body composition alongside diet and exercise.

Energy Stability

Flattened cortisol curves drive afternoon crashes and reliance on caffeine. Restoration brings back natural energy rhythms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is adrenal fatigue a real diagnosis?

"Adrenal fatigue" is a colloquial term — but cortisol dysregulation is very real and measurable. Dr. Bruice evaluates the full pattern, not just a single cortisol level.

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