Chronic stress forces the body to prioritize immediate survival, which increases energy expenditure by 60% due to the stress response. This causes the body to divert energy away from non-essential maintenance functions, such as hair pigment production, to fuel the fight-or-flight response.
How does chronic stress affect the body's energy levels?
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