{"id":10207,"date":"2025-08-08T12:13:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=10207"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:53:38","slug":"cortisol-and-weight-gain-as-a-stress-hormone-affects-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/cortisol-and-weight-gain-as-a-stress-hormone-affects-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Cortisol and obesity: how the stress hormone affects weight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why do some people gain weight quickly even with a relatively small calorie surplus, while others remain slim despite a more liberal attitude to food? The answer lies not only in genetics or lifestyle, but also in the body's hormonal balance. One of the key hormones that affects metabolism and the body's ability to store fat is cortisol<\/strong>. It is often called "\u00abstress hormone<\/a>\u00bb"And although it is vital, a prolonged increase in its level can become a hidden cause of obesity.<\/p>\n

What is cortisol and why is it important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cortisol belongs to the group of glucocorticoids and is produced by the adrenal glands. Its synthesis is controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Normally, cortisol performs a number of functions:<\/p>\n