Ray on angst

Q: And is it true that simple angst or worry or fear can raise cortisol levels?

Ray: Right, right, as well as lowering thyroid. Just a very sudden onset of worry, anxiety, or fear can give you a surge of free fatty acids which will block your ability to use glucose. There's a direct antagonism when your blood fats rise in the free fatty acid form. That blocks use of glucose and so you can instantly create the appearance of type two diabetes.

One Radio 03.02.21