Unobvious cause of rapid weight gain revealed
Many people want to have a slim body and a thin waist.
But in the fight against extra pounds and centimeters, many forget that first you need to identify the reason for the excess weight gain.
It happens that she can surprise.
Endocrinologist Andrey Podzolkov spoke about this in more detail on the air of the program “About the Most Important Thing”.
As the specialist noted, excess kilograms can be caused by increased levels of cortisol (the stress hormone).
It is this, as the doctor noted, that strongly influences the hunger and satiety center. As a result, a person begins to want to eat.
Most often, it is unhealthy food that helps to "eat away" anxiety and stress. In such cases, a person prefers fatty and sweet foods. As a result, weight gain occurs.
It is also worth adding that elevated cortisol has a negative impact on the immune system, skin, affects the gastrointestinal tract and even memory.
