Journal of affective disordersHumansHydrocortisoneHairCross-Sectional StudiesFemale
Association between moderate consumption of ultra-processed foods and elevated hair cortisol levels: A cross-sectional analysis from the ELSA-Brasil cohort.
Karine Lino Rodrigues, Alessandra da Silva, Evelyn Nunes Goulart da Silva Pereira, Cristina Castilho, Maria Inês Schmidt, Maria de Jesus Mendes da Fonseca, Rosane H Griep, Anissa Daliry
Published: 202610.1016/j.jad.2025.121061
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are associated with metabolic disorders, mental health and stress-related behaviors. Chronic stress, marked by sustained cortisol elevation, may influence UPF intake. Hair cortisol is a reliable biomarker of l…
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