The Pharmacist Answers Whether the Stress Hormone Cortisol Is Always to Blame for Weight Gain
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What really is this "stress hormone" and how we came to think it makes you fat
There is an accumulation of weight in the abdomen, a swollen face in the morning, a constant lack of energy and difficulty sleeping at night - one explanation for such symptoms is increasingly found on social networks: too high cortisol. At the same time, a solution is proposed - to reduce its amount by taking magnesium, ashwagandha or other so-called stress supplements. However, it is impossible to determine that cortisol is too much in the bod…
According to the influencers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, cortisol, "stress hormone," would be responsible for many disorders. From fatigue to abdominal fat, to insomnia, anxiety, mental fog and skin problems. Can a single hormone really explain so many disorders? And do you really need a "detox cortisol"?
At the same time, a solution is proposed - to reduce its amount by taking magnesium, ashwagandha or other so-called stress supplements. However, it is not possible to determine that there is too much cortisol in the body just from how you feel, and trying to reduce it on your own may not see a completely different cause of the ailments, the press release says.
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