Metabolic Syndrome & the Role of Cortisol

June 1, 2009 - PRLog -- The article was published, May 30, 2009, by Suite 101.

Cushing’s Syndrome and Morbid Obesity

Metabolic syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome have similar characteristics, according to the article. Also, the article states that The American Heart Association has also linked obesity to causes of metabolic syndrome.

Chronic Stress & Research on Obesity

The article quotes from a university medical research 20 year study linking chronic stress and obesity to the production of cortisol. Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the body and sometimes prescribed in hormone therapy. The article provides details of the study linking cortisol to metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic Syndrome Risks Includes Coronary Heart Disease.

The underlying causes of metabolic syndrome are listed in the article, which takes it information from the American Heart Association. Also, the medical conditions that pose a risk for metabolic syndrome are named.

Anyone at risk for metabolic syndrome or suffering with this condition should learn more about the role of cortisol and risk factors.

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