Obesity and cortisol

May 10th, 2007 | by David Spelts |

An association between stress and obesity has been suggested before. This study shows that it may actually be the excess weight that is causing the elevated blood cortisol levels…not the other way around.

Cortisol liberates fatty acids and glycogen to provide additional fuel when under stress. It also stimulates appetite, like all of the major hormones.

Abstract

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