{"id":11779,"date":"2020-11-17T21:56:28","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T21:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=11779"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Stress Cause Weight Loss Even When Eating: Physiological Mechanisms Behind Stress-Related Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\" >Can Stress Cause Weight Loss Even When Eating?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome\" >Irritable Bowel Syndrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Disruption_Of_The_Vagus_Nerve\" >Disruption Of The Vagus Nerve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Increased_Levels_Of_Epinephrine\" >Increased Levels Of Epinephrine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Increased_Physical_Activity\" >Increased Physical Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Malabsorption\" >Malabsorption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#What_Are_Other_Causes_Of_Unexplained_Weight_Loss\" >What Are Other Causes Of Unexplained Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Muscle_Wasting\" >Muscle Wasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Hyperthyroidism\" >Hyperthyroidism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Addisons_Disease\" >Addison&#8217;s Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#HIV\" >HIV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Cancer\" >Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Depression\" >Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Cardiac_Cachexia\" >Cardiac Cachexia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Anxiety_And_Weight_Loss_Can_Being_Constantly_Anxious_Make_You_Lose_Weight\" >Anxiety And Weight Loss: Can Being Constantly Anxious Make You Lose Weight?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Adrenaline\" >Adrenaline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Hyperarousal\" >Hyperarousal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Nervous_Energy\" >Nervous Energy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#What_Are_Healthy_Causes_Of_Weight_Loss\" >What Are Healthy Causes Of Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#What_Is_Extreme_Weight_Loss\" >What Is Extreme Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#What_Are_The_Risks_Associated_With_Extreme_Weight_Loss\" >What Are The Risks Associated With Extreme Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Malnutrition\" >Malnutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Dehydration\" >Dehydration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#Gallstones\" >Gallstones<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed that you have been <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-am-i-losing-weight-in-the-face\/\">losing weight<\/a> without trying and cannot explain the reason behind this? People claim that if you overtax yourself, either thorough work or due to personal matters you may find yourself shedding a couple of pounds without putting in any effort. But is this true? Can stress cause weight loss even when eating all the right foods?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many people would give almost anything to shed a couple of extra pounds, weight loss is not the goal for everyone. Some people hope to maintain their current weight while others may be struggling to add some extra kilograms. To these people unexplained weight loss is not something they desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in either of these two groups and are wondering &#8216;why am I losing weight?&#8217;, read on to find out can stress cause weight loss even when eating, causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-and-anxiety-cause-weight-loss\/\">unexplained weight loss<\/a>, and risks of extreme weight loss and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><\/span><b>Can Stress Cause Weight Loss Even When Eating?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can. We have all experienced it from time to time and it can be caused by different factors such as financial problems, pressure at work, family issues, romantic and platonic relationships, grief or loss, and other life changes. That being said, what exactly is stress? It is described as your body&#8217;s reaction to pressure from an event or situation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/stress-management\/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Other than weight loss, this reaction can manifest itself in the following ways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/stress-symptoms-signs-and-causes.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical: headaches, insomnia, unexplained aches and pains, a rapid heartbeat, constantly falling ill, decreased sex drive, stomach problems such as diarrhea, constipation, and nausea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological: inability to concentrate, constant worrying, racing thoughts, poor judgement, and forgetfulness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional: anxiety, depression, irritability, feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, a difficulty calming and quieting your mind, withdrawing socially, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Meditation and Stress: How Can Meditating Reduce Anxiety?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss even when eating\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerning weight, stress could either cause you to gain or lose weight. This is mostly connected to appetite changes experienced during this time. A study done on 72 women aged 17 to 26 years old showed 81% of the women experienced a change in appetite when stressed and of those, 62% reported an increased appetite..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who&#8217;s appetites increased reported making\u00a0 unhealthy food choices by consuming high-sugar desserts, canned fruit, and high-calorie, high-fat foods like burgers or sandwich meat items, pizza, casseroles, tacos, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/take-up-this-7-day-no-junk-food-challenge\/\">fast food<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0271531705002836\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Another study published in 2009 revealed that some people under stress are more likely to eat even when they are not hungry (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18997672\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what happens if you are stressed, are not experiencing appetite changes, but are still losing weight without trying? How can stress cause weight loss even when eating and making healthy food choices?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome\"><\/span><b>Irritable Bowel Syndrome<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as IBS, it is a common and chronic disease that causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, among other symptoms. Despite it being a chronic illness it can be easily managed through the reduction of stress as well as a better diet and lifestyle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/irritable-bowel-syndrome\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20360016\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant diarrhea (a symptom of IBS) can cause unexplained weight loss because your body is unable to absorb most of the food that you are consuming. Diarrhea leads to loss of important nutrients such as calories, protein, vitamins, water, sodium and potassium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/9957-nutrition-problems-and-their-solutions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5.png\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss even when eating\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disruption_Of_The_Vagus_Nerve\"><\/span><b>Disruption Of The Vagus Nerve<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nerve is described as the body&#8217;s &#8216;superhighway&#8217;, it originates in the brain and once it gets to the neck it branches out in multiple directions going down to the torso (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/vagus-nerve.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some of its functions include controlling the muscles used to speak, the regulation of internal organ functions such as digestion, heart rate, and respiratory rate, reflex actions like sneezing and swallowing, etc (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5859128\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you are stressed, the functions of this nerve are interrupted which in turn affects how your body digests, absorbs, and metabolizes food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dropping pounds by the dozens without putting yourself through the wringer is everyone\u2019s weight loss pipe dream. But what if we told you that the BetterMe app can make that happen? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\">Keep yourself in prime shape<\/a> with our fat-blasting workouts, delicious budget-sparing recipes, and body-transforming challenges with our app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Levels_Of_Epinephrine\"><\/span><b>Increased Levels Of Epinephrine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as adrenaline, it is a hormone that is released by the adrenal glands in the body. Whenever you are stressed, in danger or experience strong emotions such as anger, this hormone is released in large amounts, thus triggering your fight or flight response (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/What-is-Epinephrine-(Adrenaline).aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A surge of adrenaline in the body leads to an increase in heart rate, expanding the air passages of the lungs, enlarged pupils, redistributing blood to the muscles, and high blood pressure, all factors that affect your body&#8217;s metabolism by making it move faster. A faster metabolism means that you are burning calories faster than you normally would and this can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-measure-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss even when eating\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Physical_Activity\"><\/span><b>Increased Physical Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the proven ways to reduce stress is through <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-an-isometric-exercise\/\">exercise<\/a>. When you work out your body produces endorphins which promote feelings of happiness and boost your mood. Some people may end up over exercising trying to chase this feeling thus burning more calories and losing weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when stressed, not all physical activity is a conscious effort. Whenever people are stressed they tend to pace a lot which increases their steps for the day and burns calories. Involuntary stress tics such as clicking your fingers or tapping your foot increase your movement and help burn calories too.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malabsorption\"><\/span><b>Malabsorption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a disorder that occurs when you are unable to absorb nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, or vitamins from your diet. It is said to occur as a result of a disruption in at least one part of your digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This disorder can cause temporary side effects such as bloating and stomach distention (swelling of the abdomen and not of the stomach itself), gas, stomach cramps, fatigue and weakness, diarrhea, etc. If left untreated it may cause more long-term effects that include iron-deficiency anemia, muscle loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322467\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and secondary osteoporosis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medpagetoday.com\/resource-centers\/osteoporosis\/secondary-osteoporosis-gastrointestinal-disorders\/467\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), among other effects.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-10.jpg\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss even when eating\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Other_Causes_Of_Unexplained_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Are Other Causes Of Unexplained Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While stress could be the cause of your sudden and unexplained weight loss, it is not the only culprit in this matter. Here are some other causes of weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/symptoms\/unexplained-weight-loss\/basics\/causes\/sym-20050700\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscle_Wasting\"><\/span><b>Muscle Wasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as muscle loss, it is the decrease in muscle mass due to lack of physical activity or proper nourishment. While this issue mostly occurs in people who live a mostly sedentary lifestyle, it can also be caused by factors such as aging, nerve damage, osteoarthritis, bone fractures, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyperthyroidism\"><\/span><b>Hyperthyroidism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a condition that occurs when you have an overactive thyroid that ends up producing too much thyroxine. High amounts of this hormone in the body leads to an excessively high metabolic rate; meaning that you burn calories at a much faster rate than what is considered normal, thus rapid and unintentional weight loss. Hyperthyroidism can also cause a rapid heart beat, high blood pressure, frequent bowel movements, hand tremors, and irregular menstrual cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addisons_Disease\"><\/span><b>Addison&#8217;s Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as adrenal insufficiency, it is a disorder that occurs when your immune system attacks the adrenal glands making them produce less cortisol and aldosterone hormones.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-10.jpg\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss even when eating\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HIV\"><\/span><b>HIV<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human immunodeficiency virus is an illness that attacks the body\u2019s immune system and if left untreated leads to AIDS. Persons with this virus start experiencing extreme weight loss during the third and most severe stage of this disease &#8211; Symptomatic HIV infection\/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer\"><\/span><b>Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While signs and symptoms of this disease may vary depending on the specific type of cancer unexplained weight loss is one of the general signs and symptoms associated with this illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depression\"><\/span><b>Depression<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a mental disease that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in people and things around you. Those suffering from clinical depression may experience symptoms such as feelings of worthlessness, emptiness and sadness, anxiety, trouble thinking and concentrating, lack of energy and sleep disturbances. A lack of appetite is also one of the symptoms of depression and can be a direct cause of extreme weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardiac_Cachexia\"><\/span><b>Cardiac Cachexia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as &#8216;body wasting&#8217; it is a condition that occurs to people who have heart failure where they lose a large amount of body fat, muscle, and bone. People with this illness do not feel hungry very often which can accelerate the weight loss already caused by body wasting.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4458.png\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss even when eating\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anxiety_And_Weight_Loss_Can_Being_Constantly_Anxious_Make_You_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Anxiety And Weight Loss: Can Being Constantly Anxious Make You Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can. Sudden and unexplained weight loss is one of the symptoms of anxiety. People with anxiety disorder can find themselves losing weight because of (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anxietycentre.com\/anxiety-symptoms\/weight-loss.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adrenaline\"><\/span><b>Adrenaline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, this is the body&#8217;s fight or flight response which is always &#8216;on&#8217; in people with anxiety. This response boosts your metabolism making you burn calories faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyperarousal\"><\/span><b>Hyperarousal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People diagnosed with anxiety are always on high alert and even when this feeling goes away, it never stays gone for very long. This means that their bodies never have enough time to recover from stress response stimulation, which in turn causes stomach and digestive problems. They will generally eat less, thus reducing their calorie intake causing weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nervous_Energy\"><\/span><b>Nervous Energy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated above, stress and anxiety can make it difficult to sit still and relax. This makes you pace around a lot and other stress tics that burn calories and lead to weight loss.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3567.png\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss \" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Healthy_Causes_Of_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Are Healthy Causes Of Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy and sustainable weight loss is achieved through a proper diet and exercise. You are advised to eat a well-balanced diet without cutting out any major food groups. Your meals should consist of healthy carbohydrates, healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A point to note is that even while consuming a proper and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\">balanced diet<\/a>, you should ensure to eat at a calorie deficit if you intend to lose weight. For healthy and sustainable weight loss you should ensure to reduce your daily calorie intake by 500 to 1000 calories a day &#8211; 3500 to 7000 calories a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\">The Fundamentals of a Balanced Diet: Foods, Benefits, Weight Loss<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Extreme_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Is Extreme Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme weight loss can be defined as the loss of more than 1 kilogram a week. According to the CDC, healthy and sustainable weight loss means a loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week (half a kg to 1 kg a week) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Anything more than that is considered extreme and unhealthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4095.png\" alt=\"can stress cause weight loss \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Risks_Associated_With_Extreme_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Are The Risks Associated With Extreme Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme or rapid weight loss is not only unhealthy but it can also lead to several serious health risks. They include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/rapid-weight-loss#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malnutrition\"><\/span><b>Malnutrition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as nutritional deficiency, it occurs whenever the body doesn\u2019t absorb enough nutrients from food ingested or it does not get enough food to provide it with the necessary amount of a nutrient. This leads to illnesses such as anemia, short-term memory loss, eye problems, dementia, skin disorders, reproductive problems, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dehydration\"><\/span><b>Dehydration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This occurs when your body uses or loses more fluid than it receives and it doesn&#8217;t have enough <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\">water<\/a> and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. Remember to always drink plenty of water and be careful of acute diarrhea as it also leads to loss of water in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gallstones\"><\/span><b>Gallstones<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are pieces of solid material that form in your gallbladder, and are caused by either too much cholesterol or bilirubin in your bile. While the risk factors of gallstones are many, extreme <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-calculate-percentage-of-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> is one of reasons why you may get them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme weight loss also causes other short-term side effects such as headaches, hair and muscle loss, fatigue, constipation, dizziness, mood swings, and menstrual irregularities in women.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Stress_Cause_Weight_Loss_Even_When_Eating\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18997672\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute stress-related changes in eating in the absence of hunger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/irritable-bowel-syndrome\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20360016\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/9957-nutrition-problems-and-their-solutions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition Problems and Their Solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, clevelandclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/rapid-weight-loss#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medpagetoday.com\/resource-centers\/osteoporosis\/secondary-osteoporosis-gastrointestinal-disorders\/467\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondary Osteoporosis in Gastrointestinal Disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, medpagetoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0271531705002836\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress influences appetite and comfort food preferences in college women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/stress-management\/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress Symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/stress-symptoms-signs-and-causes.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, helpguide.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/vagus-nerve.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vagus Nerve: Your Body&#8217;s Communication Superhighway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, livescience.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/symptoms\/unexplained-weight-loss\/basics\/causes\/sym-20050700\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5859128\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vagus Nerve as Modulator of the Brain\u2013Gut Axis in Psychiatric and Inflammatory Disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322467\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes malabsorption?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/What-is-Epinephrine-(Adrenaline).aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Epinephrine (Adrenaline)?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, news-medical.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is healthy weight loss?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anxietycentre.com\/anxiety-symptoms\/weight-loss.shtml\">Weight Loss; Sudden Weight Loss Anxiety Symptom<\/a> (2020, anxietycentre.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you noticed that you have been losing weight without trying and cannot explain the reason behind this? People claim that if you overtax yourself, either thorough work or due to personal matters you may find yourself shedding a couple of pounds without putting in any effort. But is this true? 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