Do Low-Carb Diets Spike Cortisol and Reduce Muscle Mass?
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Do low-carb diets spike cortisol and reduce muscle mass? The stress hormone cortisol is not something we want elevated for very long. If you've heard that a low-carb diet spikes cortisol levels, you may be concerned. This week Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ team dive into a couple of studies on this important topic.
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