Claim: Belly fat cells in the midsection have more cortisol receptors than fat cells in other parts of the body, making them more responsive to cortisol signals.
Verdict: Unverified (50% confidence)
Explanation: According to Defiance Health, abdominal fat cells have a significantly higher density of glucocorticoid receptors than fat cells in other parts of the body, which supports the claim about receptor presence. Prosperity Health MI also states that visceral fat cells have more cortisol receptors than fat cells elsewhere, reinforcing the anatomical basis of the claim. Superpower.com and Allara Health further confirm that these receptors make belly fat cells more responsive to cortisol signals. Althou...