Cortisol breaks down proteins, causing blood sugar and cholesterol levels to spike.
Endocrinologist Alena Barredo told what a huge health hazard poses a state of chronic stress.
According to the specialist, during chronic stress, the hormone cortisol triggers a number of reactions, the regulation of which the body has to spend many resources.
“Also, cortisol increases blood pressure, plus hormones are added there: adrenaline, norepinephrine, stress hormones, adrenal hormones. And at this moment the level of sex hormones decreases, “she said. Channel Five.
Cortisol also breaks down proteins, causing blood sugar and cholesterol levels to rise sharply. To cope with this, the body begins to produce insulin, and this leads to weight gain.
“If estrogens are reduced, then, again, the pressure will rise. And now the pathological circle has closed, ”she stressed.
In addition, chronic stress will also lead to a decrease in progesterone levels, which will make the person irritable and whiny.
Previously, nutritionist Alexey Kovalkov named foods that you can eat during stress and severe fatigue.
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