Hormonal Sensitivity Insights
Robert discusses the complex relationship between hormone levels and individual physiological responses, emphasizing that two people can have the same cortisol levels yet experience vastly different effects due to receptor sensitivity. This concept parallels insulin sensitivity, where identical insulin levels can lead to different metabolic outcomes. The conversation also touches on intriguing findings about New World primates, revealing how a genetic mutation affects their glucocorticoid receptor sensitivity, allowing for a unique hormonal equilibrium.In this clip
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