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#132 // Energy Drinks, Caffeine & Cortisol, Green Tea, and Mukbangs

Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

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Caffeine, Cortisol, and Weight Loss Myths

This chapter explores the nuanced relationship between caffeine, cortisol, and weight management, debunking common myths about cortisol's role in fat storage. It emphasizes that weight gain is influenced more by caloric intake than cortisol levels, while highlighting how acute cortisol spikes can aid fat loss, particularly during intense exercise.

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