Stress and Comfort Foods
Chronic stress leads to elevated cortisol and epinephrine levels, which can negatively impact health, including immune function and sleep. Interestingly, research reveals that during stressful times, people often crave high-fat and high-sugar comfort foods due to the biological responses triggered by glucocorticoids. Understanding this connection can offer insights into managing stress and its effects on our eating behaviors.In this clip
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Using Cortisol & Adrenaline to Boost Our Energy & Immune System Function | Huberman Lab Podcast #18
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How does chronic stress affect hormones as discussed in the episode Using Cortisol & Adrenaline to Boost Our Energy & Immune System Function | Huberman Lab Podcast #18 and the clip Stress and Comfort Foods?
How does cortisol affect stress levels?
How does cortisol affect stress levels as discussed in the episode Using Cortisol & Adrenaline to Boost Our Energy & Immune System Function | Huberman Lab Podcast #18 and the clip Chronic Stress Effects?