This relationship exists partly because excess weight triggers chronic low-grade inflammation, elevates stress hormones like cortisol, and disrupts sleep architectureall factors that amplify anxiety
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Vitamin B12 helps to boost metabolism, aiding in the efficient breakdown of fats and proteins
Another important variable to consider, that this retrospective study was not able to fully assess, is the allostatic load