Cortisol Stress Reactivity to the Trier Social Stress Test in Obese Adults

Conclusion: In conclusion, the induction of psychosocial stress showed differences in the cortisol patterns between the obese individuals and the normal-weight controls. Furthermore, the present data suggest that obesity leads to lower cortisol activity, which may indicate alterations in the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrencortical (HPA) axis.Obes Facts 2018;11:491 –500
Source: Obesity Facts - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research