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Hidden Hormone Imbalance May Explain Why Blood Pressure Medications Fail
A groundbreaking U.S. study reveals that more than one in four people with treatment-resistant high blood pressure have elevated cortisol levels, a hidden hormone imbalance that may explain why standard medications fail. The MOMENTUM study tested over 1,000 patients and found 27% had hypercortisolism—far higher than previously expected. This discovery could revolutionize treatment for the nearly 10 million Americans whose blood pressure remains dangerously high despite multiple medications. Identifying and treating excess cortisol production may finally provide relief for these patients.
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