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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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Understanding the Effects of Cortisol and Insulin Resistance

This chapter explores the various impacts of cortisol on different body parts, including the brain, liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue, and how these effects contribute to insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. It also discusses the role of nutrition, hormonal perspective, and prolonged stressors in cortisol-induced insulin resistance.

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