Table 1:
Changes of the Hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis and adrenal hormone production with aging.
| Changes with Aging | |
|---|---|
| Cortisol production | ↑ |
| HPA axis diurnal variation | ↓ |
| Cortisol negative feedback | ↓ |
| Aldosterone production | ↓ |
| DHEA(S) production | ↓ |
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