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Will mildly elevated cortisol level lead to weight gain?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Maybe...: Excess glucocorticoid, whether natural or ingested, is certainly involved in redistribution of body fat. For a more specific answer i'd discuss with an endocrinologist (or a good primary) in person.

Answered 8/11/2012

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