<description>&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_0"&gt;Research from Columbia University shows that psychological stress changes a key metabolic hormone, linking emotional strain directly to energy production and overall health&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_1"&gt;People with healthy mitochondria experience a drop in this hormone under stress, while those with mitochondrial dysfunction show an increase — demonstrating how cellular energy capacity shapes stress resilience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_2"&gt;Chronic stress overstimulates classic stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, disrupting blood sugar control, promoting fat storage, and exhausting your mitochondria — the engines that power every cell&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_3"&gt;Social isolation and loneliness were linked to higher levels of stress-related hormones, suggesting that emotional well-being and physical metabolism are deeply connected&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_4"&gt;Restoring mitochondrial balance through nutrition, regular movement, deep sleep, and meaningful connection helps calm stress chemistry, boost energy, and slow biological aging&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Dr. Mercola

Stress Alters Metabolic Hormone with Health Consequences, Study Shows

DEC 13, 20257 MIN
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Stress Alters Metabolic Hormone with Health Consequences, Study Shows

DEC 13, 20257 MIN

Description

  • Research from Columbia University shows that psychological stress changes a key metabolic hormone, linking emotional strain directly to energy production and overall health
  • People with healthy mitochondria experience a drop in this hormone under stress, while those with mitochondrial dysfunction show an increase — demonstrating how cellular energy capacity shapes stress resilience
  • Chronic stress overstimulates classic stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, disrupting blood sugar control, promoting fat storage, and exhausting your mitochondria — the engines that power every cell
  • Social isolation and loneliness were linked to higher levels of stress-related hormones, suggesting that emotional well-being and physical metabolism are deeply connected
  • Restoring mitochondrial balance through nutrition, regular movement, deep sleep, and meaningful connection helps calm stress chemistry, boost energy, and slow biological aging