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S 596: Stress Essentials Part 2: Does Stress Make You Fat? And The Science of Cortisol Induce Insulin Resistance

Sam Miller Science

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The Impact of Chronic Elevated Cortisol on Fat Deposition and Insulin Resistance

This chapter explores the impact of chronically elevated cortisol on fat deposition and insulin resistance, emphasizing how it contributes to visceral fat accumulation and insulin resistance. It also discusses how cortisol sensitizes fat cells to insulin and negatively affects muscle building.

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