These include altered and / or decreased immune
system function (possibly linked to infections and allergies), collagen
loss (think wrinkles), decreased muscle synthesis, increased
abdominal fat, bone breakdown, decreased intestinal immunity (possibly leading to GI infections), damage to the lining of the intestines (or leaky gut syndrome), increased stomach acid secretion (think heartburn and ulcers), hippoacampus destruction (leading to problems with circadian rhythm, memory, and causing a feed - forward vicious stress cycle), increased blood pressure, thyroid hormone imbalances, «shutdown» of the reproductive
system (possibly leading to miscarriage or infertility), and more.