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Why Does Elevated Cortisol Make Us Fat and What Can We Do About It?
How Does Cortisol Affect Fat Accumulation in the Body Based on Personal Experience and Decades of Studies on Metabolic Health
Our stress hormones can impact body composition and fitness levels.
One of my happiest moments this year is hearing from my readers that reading Cortisol Clarity opened their eyes, helped them have better conversations with their family doctors or specialists, and enabled them to shed significant visceral fat.
With this inspiration, I want to answer a frequently asked question during the book launches: how does cortisol relate to visceral fat accumulation?
Nowadays, some medical and health professionals have started to talk about insulin for metabolic disorders like obesity, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. However, they rarely mention the effects of cortisol on insulin resistance, which is one of the primary root causes of metabolic and mental health conditions.
One of my goals was to write a book about cortisol, as its effect on the body and mind is under-communicated. Ironically but…
