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Your breakfast builds your belly fat
How cell membrane quality controls local cortisol — without changing your blood levels
Cell membrane controls local cortisol via 11beta-HSD1 enzyme
VISCERAL FAT CELL
11beta-HSD1
CORTISONE
inactive
CORTISOL
local · active
LOW
Flexible membrane · enzyme quiet
Omega-3 / MUFA
Saturated fats
← drag to change your membrane
Local Cortisol Activity
LOW
Enzyme inhibited · Fat cell calm
Membrane lipids rebuild in 4–6 weeks through diet.
Risérus et al. · Uppsala University ·
Am J Clin Nutr