3673: How Inflammation Disrupts Fat-Burning Hormones
February 25, 2026
3673: How Inflammation Disrupts Fat-Burning Hormones
February 25, 2026
WW:
Why is it that some people eat well, exercise consistently, and still struggle to lose weight?
If you’ve ever felt like your body is fighting against you instead of working with you, today’s episode may provide the missing piece.
Emerging research suggests that fat cells don’t just store energy they may also act as a protective buffer against chronic inflammation.
That means your body could be swelling existing fat cells or even creating new ones in response to internal stress, toxins, hormone imbalances, or immune activation.
So on today’s Cabral Concept 3673, I’ll break down the research behind how inflammation disrupts fat-burning hormones and share practical strategies to lower inflammation, so your body no longer feels the need to hold onto protective fat.
Enjoy the show!
Show Highlights & Big Takeaways
1. Fat Can Be Protective:
Fat gain isn’t always just excess calories, the body may store or create fat cells to protect organs from inflammation, toxins, and hormonal instability. Visceral fat can act as a biological shield.
2. Inflammation Drives Fat-Loss Resistance:
Chronic inflammation increases insulin resistance, disrupts leptin, raises cortisol, and impairs metabolism making fat loss difficult even when diet and exercise are dialed in.
3. Fix the Root Cause, Not Just Calories:
Extreme dieting and over-exercising can worsen stress and inflammation. The real strategy is systemic:
- Stabilize blood sugar
- Heal the gut
- Support detoxification
- Optimize sleep
- Reduce chronic stress
When inflammation lowers, the body no longer feels the need to hold onto protective fat.
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