assertion
Analysis v1
Stress hormones make your body hold water, making your belly look bloated even if you're losing fat.
Scientific Claim
Elevated cortisol levels cause water retention, leading to temporary bloating and increased abdominal appearance.
Original Statement
“Higher cortisol levels make your body hold on to more water. So at this stage, you can literally wake up one morning and your belly will look worse than it did the day before, softer and more bloated.”
Context Details
Domain
endocrinology
Population
human
Subject
elevated cortisol levels
Action
cause
Target
water retention leading to temporary abdominal bloating
Intervention Details
Type: other
Evidence from Studies
No evidence studies found yet.