E834 - The Truth About ‘Cortisol Belly’
Published: October 1, 2025
Duration: 11:30
834. Is stress really to blame for stubborn belly fat—or is this just the latest internet hype? Let’s look at the science behind cortisol, belly fat, and what truly works.
References
Effects of Withania somnifera on Cortisol Levels in Stressed Human Subjects: A Systematic Review - PubMed
A soy-based phosphatidylserine/ phosphatidic acid complex (PAS) normalizes the stress reactivity of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal-axis in chronically stressed male subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study - PubMed
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