How Does Cortisol Relate to Weight? - Ask a Nutritionist

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How Does Cortisol Relate to Weight? - Ask a Nutritionist

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Cortisol helps regulates our body's stress response. It also helps regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, metabolism, and reduces inflammation. But what happens when cortisol is too high or too low? Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to find out cortisol's connection to weight.

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Jul 19, 2023

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