Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: Macronutrients such as protein and fat have been postulated to elicit post-prandial effects upon cortisol and testosterone concentrations. This pilot study was conducted to test the hypothesis that a meal high in protein content can elicit a positive effect on post-prandial cortisol levels whilst producing a negative effect on DHEA and testosterone levels. Methods: In 13 healthy female volunteers (aged between 19–29 years; BMI ranged from...