The stress hormone cortisol can help fat cells store more fat by turning on a special enzyme that breaks down fats in the blood so they can enter the fat cells.

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Hormonal control of regional fat distribution.

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The study confirms that cortisol helps fat cells store fat by producing an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase (LPL) that breaks down triglycerides so fatty acids can enter fat cells - exactly what the claim describes.

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Hormonal control of regional fat distribution.

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DOI: 10.1093/HUMREP/12.SUPPL_1.21

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