The Symptoms of High Cortisol and How It Makes You Gain Weight

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Weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, high blood pressure, mood swings, and fatigue – These are just some of the signs of high cortisol, the hormone commonly referred to as the stress hormone. At normal levels, it performs vital functions necessary for survival. However, if it is chronically elevated, it can block fat loss and encourage fat gain. This video explains how chronically high cortisol affects your body, an at-home test to see if your cortisol levels are out of whack, and ways to manage cortisol for better health.

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