Stress and fatty foods slow metabolism in women Bashny.Net

A new study shows that one or more stressful events when a diet high in fat slows down the metabolism in the body.

Scientists at Ohio state University were watching the 58 women, whose average age was 53 years. Participants were asked to fill the questionnaire indicating the number of stressful situations the day before the experiments: disputes with colleagues or spouses, disagreements with friends, trouble with children or work-related. Then the women suggested a diet: 930 calories and 60 grams of fat. The researchers measured the metabolic rate and insulin levels, triglycerides, sugar and stress hormone.



It was found that those women who reported one or more stressors during the previous day burned 104 calories less. These participants also had higher insulin levels. Professor Jan Kiecolt-Glaser said: "This means that, over time, stressors could lead to a significant increase in weight".

As the results showed, depression does not affect metabolic rate, but combined with previous stressors led to more steep climb levels triglitseridov. Namely, they are a form of fat in the blood, and high levels of these substances increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Study co-author Kiecolt-Glaser: "in women who had stress the day before and a long depression, triglycerides after the meal peaked. A double blow from a past of depression and daily stress factors – a bad combination indeed". In men, the experiments did not reveal such a significant link between stress and metabolism. Scientists believe that this is because of more substantial amount of muscles.

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