FAQs about Alcohol Consumption and Weight Gain Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Research has found that elevated cortisol levels may increase abdominal weight gain. Cortisol redistributes fat tissue to your abdominal region and increases cravings for high-calorie foods. While moderate alcohol consumption initially has a sedative effect, high alcohol consumption can interfere with sustained, deep sleep, contributing to daytime sleepiness and other sleep-related problems. Moreover, what alcohol…