Patient-Friendly Explanation

Cortisol is a hormone your body releases when you are stressed. While short bursts are normal and helpful, long-term stress keeps cortisol high, which can increase your appetite and encourage fat to build up around your belly. Managing stress and getting enough sleep can help keep cortisol in a healthy range.

Clinical Definition

Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex under the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Chronic elevation promotes central adiposity, insulin resistance, and increased appetite through interactions with adipose tissue lipoprotein lipase activity and neuropeptide signalling.

Why It Matters

Chronically elevated cortisol can make weight loss harder and drive abdominal fat gain. NuLifeCare Singapore addresses stress and hormonal factors as part of a comprehensive weight management plan.