Biol Psychiatry April 2015 PMID 25034950

Daily stressors, past depression, and metabolic responses to high-fat meals: a novel path to obesity.

Janice K Kiecolt-Glaser, Diane L Habash, Christopher P Fagundes, Rebecca Andridge, Juan Peng, William B Malarkey, Martha A Belury

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Several comments reference specific research findings, such as the metabolic responses to different fats, and question the role of stress in weight change, using terms like 'remarkable' and direct questions, which indicate moderate interest and engagement without strong agreement or perceived impact.

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Most discussions show neutrality or mild disagreement, as seen with skepticism about stress and weight loss assertions.

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There is some curiosity about the research details, evidenced by the remark about specific meal differences, but overall curiosity remains moderate.

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The discussions seem to have limited influence on broader opinions about obesity research, with some focusing on specific details without extending to wider implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that daily stressors and a history of major depressive disorder (MDD) affect how the body responds to high-fat meals, with stress leading to lower energy expenditure and fat burning, and higher insulin levels.
  • Women with past depression showed higher cortisol levels and fat oxidation, and those with both depression history and more stressors had increased triglyceride responses, indicating a higher risk for obesity.
  • Even small daily stress differences can significantly impact metabolism, suggesting that stress and depression contribute to obesity by altering how the body processes high-fat foods.]

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MEATrition.com
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Daily stressors, past depression, and metabolic responses to high-fat meals: a novel path to obesity https://t.co/gh3AemYPgm "The only difference between meals was higher postprandial glucose following sunflower oil compared with saturated fat (p = .03)."

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Tom Worthington
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@DrScienceLover Sorry, but research suggests stress causes weight gain, not loss. https://t.co/q5JG0uJ0Op

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painandthebrain
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Remarkable findings here

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Fernando Viana
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MEATrition.com
@MEATritionCom · X

Daily stressors, past depression, and metabolic responses to high-fat meals: a novel path to obesity https://t.co/gh3AemYPgm "The only difference between meals was higher postprandial glucose following sunflower oil compared with saturated fat (p = .03)."

Sep 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 6,365 followers View post →
painandthebrain
@painandthebrain · X

Remarkable findings here

Mar 31, 2021 · 531 followers View post →
Tom Worthington
@tom_worthington · X

@DrScienceLover Sorry, but research suggests stress causes weight gain, not loss. https://t.co/q5JG0uJ0Op

Mar 11, 2021 · 590 followers View post →