1. Hormone Type 6: What is it? Type 6 denotes a function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) and is characterized by a short-term increase in cortisol levels. The posterior pituitary gland produces two hormones: ACTH and LH. Hormone type 6 is typically associated with stress, which is why it’s been described as “stress hormone” or […]