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Cortisol Driven Appetite Surge

Meaning

Cortisol Driven Appetite Surge is the acute, often intense, increase in hunger and food-seeking behavior that is directly triggered by elevated or dysregulated levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This hormonal cascade preferentially promotes the consumption of energy-dense, highly palatable foods, particularly those rich in sugar and fat, representing a primal physiological response to perceived threat or sustained energy demand. Clinically, this surge is a major contributor to stress-related weight gain and poor dietary adherence.