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Shared December 5, 2025
Most people think stress hormones cause inflammation — but the real reason stress leads to inflammation is more nuanced.
Cortisol, the stress hormone, is actually anti-inflammatory in small bursts. The problem starts when stress becomes chronic. Elevated cortisol over time disrupts the gut (affecting the immune system), increases inflammatory abdominal fat, and interferes with the sleep cycles your body relies on for detox and repair.
This short explains the REAL chain reaction behind inflammation and why stress patterns matter more than “high cortisol” alone.
👉 Watch the full 12-minute deep dive on cortisol stages, inflammation, weight gain, cravings, and how to naturally support your stress response:
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