Sentences with phrase «gain effect of cortisol»

DHEA instructs fat cells to stop taking in the energy that cortisol has told them to store, which causes these cells to reduce in size, reversing the weight gain effect of cortisol that I just mentioned.

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Stress leads to higher cortisol levels, which inhibits the effects of insulin, raising blood sugar levels, and can lead to more eating and weight gain.

Chronically elevated cortisol levels can have a catabolic effect and lead to the breakdown of the muscle tissues, bone loss, affect cardiovascular function, increase glucose levels, weight gain (especially in the mid-section and belly fat), suppress immune system and disrupt metabolic pathways.

Excessive cortisol, on the other hand, creates a broad range of undesirable side effects including weight gain around the waist, elevated blood glucose which leads to insulin resistance, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, easy bruising, a susceptibility to fungal infections and disorders of the immune system.

When you are stressed your body increases the amount of cortisol being secreted and this can lead to a wide range of effects on the body and has been known to cause weight gain but stress can lead to other things such as eating more, especially foods that aren't considered so good for you.