Your Cortisol Balance Questions Answered
How can stress cause belly fat?
Persistent stress causes cortisol imbalance, which can be very damaging to your health. How do you know if you have too much stress? One primary indicator is belly fat, which occurs when your body’s stress response is over-activated.
How does Cortisol Balance target visceral fat at the source?
The key vitamin and mineral blend in Cortisol Balance was shown in 3 separate clinical trials involving nearly 600 participants to reduce feelings of stress. And the specific, validated methods that demonstrate the stress-reducing properties of Cortisol Balance have also been directly correlated to reducing stress-related visceral fat.*
What is “cortisol belly,” or “stress belly”?
“Cortisol belly” or “stress belly” are popular terms for abdominal fat that may be associated with chronic stress and cortisol. While they aren’t medical diagnoses, stress can influence appetite, sleep, metabolism, and other factors that play a role in weight and belly fat.
What is visceral fat, and how is it different from belly fat?
Belly fat includes both subcutaneous fat—the softer fat beneath your skin—and visceral fat, which sits deeper in the abdomen around your organs. Everyone has some visceral fat, but too much is associated with increased health risks.
How does cortisol affect visceral fat?
Cortisol is a hormone that helps your body respond to stress. When stress becomes chronic, changes in cortisol can affect appetite, metabolism and fat storage. Higher cortisol levels have also been associated with increased visceral fat around the abdomen.
Why is my belly fat so stubborn—even when I eat well and exercise?
Belly fat is influenced by more than diet and exercise. Genetics, age, sleep, stress, and other factors can affect your weight and where your body stores fat. That’s why managing your body’s response to stress with Cortisol Balance and getting quality sleep can be important parts of a well-rounded approach to reducing stress-related visceral fat.*
How does Cortisol Balance support a healthy stress response?
The key vitamin and mineral blend in Cortisol Balance was shown in 3 separate clinical trials involving nearly 600 participants to reduce feelings of stress.*
Does Cortisol Balance support overall wellness?
Yes. It provides immune support with a potent blend of vitamin C, zinc, and B complex, along with reducing stress in the body and enhancing energy to help you achieve whole-body balance and well-being.*


