7 Hormones That Affect Weight Loss
What are Hormones?
Hormones are messengers that pass information between organs. Their strength and importance for the body are huge.
They are secreted by endocrine glands such as the :
- the thyroid gland,
- pituitary gland,
- the pineal gland,
- ovaries,
- testes,
- adrenal glands,
- thymus,
- parathyroid glands,
- and pancreas.
As I have already mentioned, hormones are used for communication between individual organs (tissues, cells) of our body. They can affect our mood, weight, appearance, energy levels, sex drive - our health to put it simply. It is important that your hormones are in balance - not normal, but in BALANCE! We are a system of connected vessels and one arises from the other.
Unfortunately, it often happens that the doctor finds that the organ is working poorly, we get a prescription for another medicine and that's it. However, the work of this organ is disturbed by some other factor! It is important to take a comprehensive, holistic approach, analyze various individual conditions, and find the cause of the insufficient or excessive production of hormones. There can be quite a few reasons; starting from nerve transmitters, through, for example, the "insensitivity" of cell receptors to a given hormone, ending with problems with conversion
Unfortunately, it often happens that the doctor finds that the organ is working poorly, we get a prescription for another medicine and that's it. However, the work of this organ is disturbed by some other factor! It is important to take a comprehensive, holistic approach, analyze various individual conditions, and find the cause of the insufficient or excessive production of hormones. There can be quite a few reasons; starting from nerve transmitters, through, for example, the "insensitivity" of cell receptors to a given hormone, ending with problems with conversion
Hormones Effect On Weight Loss
There are 7 main hormones that control metabolism, the feeling of hunger, the predisposition to store body fat, and the ability to burn fat.
If one of these hormones is not BALANCED, it will cause a snowball effect and disrupt the synergy of other hormones. Are you one of those people who eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep, and your body weight stagnates, or do you gain weight again after your initial success in losing weight? If so, please take a few minutes to read my post.
If one of these hormones is not BALANCED, it will cause a snowball effect and disrupt the synergy of other hormones. Are you one of those people who eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep, and your body weight stagnates, or do you gain weight again after your initial success in losing weight? If so, please take a few minutes to read my post.
7 Hormones Effects on Weight Loss
1-Leptin
Leptin sends a text message to your brain informing you that you are already full. It is a hormone secreted by fat cells (adipocytes). On the one hand, it regulates the appetite but also influences the metabolism in a way that allows the body to "burn" more body fat when the body needs it.
It improves the ability to use fat. Research shows that leptin levels are affected by the right amount of sleep. The less you sleep, the lower the leptin level is, which causes a greater appetite, a tendency to eat high-energy foods, and a "slower" metabolism.
It improves the ability to use fat. Research shows that leptin levels are affected by the right amount of sleep. The less you sleep, the lower the leptin level is, which causes a greater appetite, a tendency to eat high-energy foods, and a "slower" metabolism.
2-Cortisol
Cortisol is commonly called the stress hormone. We need the right level of cortisol. Responsible for the release of adrenaline when "in combat". When a man was still sitting in the cave, stress allowed him to escape from a saber-toothed tiger or to hunt game. Unfortunately, the stress stayed with us and we became masters of cortisol production! Our bodies are constantly focused on fighting and we do not give ourselves a chance for real regeneration.
There are several types of stress: e.g. emotional, short-term, physical. Each of us experiences it. Physical activity, disease, inflammation, and toxins are also stressful for our bodies. Constant exposure to stress programs the body to store body fat and "burn" muscles. What can you do? First of all, relaxation, a walk, music, a proper diet, being with cool people, sleep, nature. Anything that will help to reset our tension and allow the body to rest. This is the way to go!
There are several types of stress: e.g. emotional, short-term, physical. Each of us experiences it. Physical activity, disease, inflammation, and toxins are also stressful for our bodies. Constant exposure to stress programs the body to store body fat and "burn" muscles. What can you do? First of all, relaxation, a walk, music, a proper diet, being with cool people, sleep, nature. Anything that will help to reset our tension and allow the body to rest. This is the way to go!
3-Insulin
Insulin is one of the most powerful hormones that affect your ability to burn or store fat. Insulin spikes inhibit the secretion of glucagon (an antagonist hormone), and we do not give ourselves a chance to use fat for energy purposes. When we are overloaded with carbohydrates, cells close over time (they become insensitive to insulin) and sugar is deposited as fat. What drives elevated insulin levels?
First of all, carbohydrates, stress (yes, yes-again!), Smoking, dairy products (also contains carbon), alcohol, high physical activity (not always), poor condition of the bacterial flora, inadequate acidification of the stomach, coffee, too little sleep ( increases appetite, especially for sugars), high levels of cortisol.
First of all, carbohydrates, stress (yes, yes-again!), Smoking, dairy products (also contains carbon), alcohol, high physical activity (not always), poor condition of the bacterial flora, inadequate acidification of the stomach, coffee, too little sleep ( increases appetite, especially for sugars), high levels of cortisol.
4-Ghrelin
Ghrelin is antagonistic to leptin. Signal to the brain - eat now! When your ghrelin levels are normal, you feel hungry. Too much secretion of this hormone makes you feel hungry all the time and you sometimes binge eat.
Again, ghrelin levels are affected by sleep. Women who sleep less and at the same time have fluctuations in sex hormones are more likely to develop increased ghrelin production.
Again, ghrelin levels are affected by sleep. Women who sleep less and at the same time have fluctuations in sex hormones are more likely to develop increased ghrelin production.
5-Glucagon
Glucagon is an insulin antagonist, i.e. it has the opposite effect. This hormone releases fat from fat cells for energy purposes. If your insulin levels are too high, glucagon has a harder time.
Again, I want to draw attention to the interaction of hormones such as cortisol-insulin-glucagon. The more cortisol, the more frequent insulin spikes and thus the blockage of glucagon.
Again, I want to draw attention to the interaction of hormones such as cortisol-insulin-glucagon. The more cortisol, the more frequent insulin spikes and thus the blockage of glucagon.
6-Growth hormone
This hormone is only released during deep sleep. The growth hormone has many advantages, one of which is participation in muscle synthesis and regeneration.
It also increases energy levels and affects fat metabolism. Here sleep plays a key role. When you wake up frequently at night or sleep for 4 hours, for example, you produce less growth hormone.
It also increases energy levels and affects fat metabolism. Here sleep plays a key role. When you wake up frequently at night or sleep for 4 hours, for example, you produce less growth hormone.
7-Adiponectin
Adiponectin is secreted by fat cells (adipocytes). It is a hormone with anti-inflammatory properties that regulates many metabolic processes, including the breakdown of fat. When inflammation occurs, adiponectin slows down the metabolism, stops fighting fat, and helps repair damaged tissues.
The conclusion is simple: any inflammation increases your adiponectin levels, which means your body begins to store body fat. Overweight, obesity is chronic inflammation, i.e. increased concentration of adiponectin. It's such a vicious circle. Adiponectin tries to fight inflammation and at the same time increases it (by storing fat - slowing down the metabolism).
The conclusion is simple: any inflammation increases your adiponectin levels, which means your body begins to store body fat. Overweight, obesity is chronic inflammation, i.e. increased concentration of adiponectin. It's such a vicious circle. Adiponectin tries to fight inflammation and at the same time increases it (by storing fat - slowing down the metabolism).
Maintainance Of Hormonal Balance
1-Sleeping
Each of us has experienced a sleepless night for various reasons. The worst thing is when he finally falls asleep just in the morning, and suddenly the alarm clock rings. Oh, it hurts! You get up, recharge with carbohydrates, coffee, and still get tired.
According to the latest research, even one "late" night increases the desire to eat fast food and lowers the level of hormones responsible for regulating metabolism, feeling hungry, cravings, and the ability to make rational decisions.
According to the latest research, even one "late" night increases the desire to eat fast food and lowers the level of hormones responsible for regulating metabolism, feeling hungry, cravings, and the ability to make rational decisions.
2-Diet
Our body needs food to function. This is obvious. When we are hungry, we eat. This is real hunger, but this kind of hunger can wait. The problem arises when we eat to fill a gap or to calm our emotions.
Even a slight hormonal imbalance triggers the desire to eat something (false hunger) in order to restore the optimal level of hormones. Our food choices determine the hormonal balance, and hormones in turn affect what food we eat most often.
Even a slight hormonal imbalance triggers the desire to eat something (false hunger) in order to restore the optimal level of hormones. Our food choices determine the hormonal balance, and hormones in turn affect what food we eat most often.
Nutrients are essential for the synthesis of hormones. If we have deficiencies in vitamins, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, there is a high probability that the hormonal balance is upset.
I often encounter cases of using pills that lower or increase the level of a given hormone. This is just silencing the problem and "sweeping it under the rug". Disturbed zinc metabolism, too low cholesterol, low vitamin D levels, the advantage of omega 6, vitamin B deficiency are just some of the causes of hormonal imbalance. Sometimes a trivial change of diet turns out to be enough to restore the hormonal balance and avoid taking synthetic hormones.
I often encounter cases of using pills that lower or increase the level of a given hormone. This is just silencing the problem and "sweeping it under the rug". Disturbed zinc metabolism, too low cholesterol, low vitamin D levels, the advantage of omega 6, vitamin B deficiency are just some of the causes of hormonal imbalance. Sometimes a trivial change of diet turns out to be enough to restore the hormonal balance and avoid taking synthetic hormones.
We often think that we eat "healthy" but that is not always true. There is no product that is "healthy" for everyone. It is best to follow the rule: Choose food that meets your individual nutritional needs and does not disturb the functioning of the body in any way.
One example came to mind: porridge. It has been experiencing a renaissance for several years and it is certainly a "healthy" source of carbon for a certain group of people, but for example, for someone who is struggling with an autoimmune disease, it is not so beneficial.
One example came to mind: porridge. It has been experiencing a renaissance for several years and it is certainly a "healthy" source of carbon for a certain group of people, but for example, for someone who is struggling with an autoimmune disease, it is not so beneficial.
3-Stress
Stress is a river topic. I know it may seem boring, but it is a powerful factor that has a huge impact on the condition of the body. Inadequate cortisol levels (too much or too little) will affect the pituitary gland and hypothalamus (command center), affect the ability to detoxify, insulin sensitivity, and interfere with the metabolism of other hormones.
4-Intestines, digestive system, detox
The intestine is the center of our health and affects the functioning of the body globally. When the balance between pathogenic and healthy bacteria is disturbed, when the intestine is inflamed, the work of the pituitary gland is disturbed.
Cytokines that are secreted during an inflammatory reaction make a specific cell receptor resistant (insensitive) to a given hormone. If you are struggling with bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, get it right before you decide to take synthetic hormones. Otherwise, you will be aggravating your metabolism and hormone excretion problems.
Cytokines that are secreted during an inflammatory reaction make a specific cell receptor resistant (insensitive) to a given hormone. If you are struggling with bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, get it right before you decide to take synthetic hormones. Otherwise, you will be aggravating your metabolism and hormone excretion problems.
In fact, you can eat super healthy food, but it doesn't matter if your digestive capacity is impaired and you are not absorbing half of the ingredients. How you digest, absorb, excrete, what is your "talent" for detox (gallbladder, liver) directly affects the hormonal balance.
However, if you choose synthetic hormones, make sure your liver and gallbladder, and intestines are working smoothly.
However, if you choose synthetic hormones, make sure your liver and gallbladder, and intestines are working smoothly.
5-Physical activity
Physical activity allows you to reduce body fat and burn calories. This is definitely true. However, unfortunately, as it usually happens, we have to choose the type of effort individually, in such a way that it is compatible with the biochemistry and physiology of our body and does not disturb the hormonal balance.
When we want to burn fat tissue, it is worth thinking about growth hormone, which initiates the breakdown of adipose tissue, as well as influences protein synthesis (muscles, regeneration). Growth hormone releases are favored by anaerobic exercise, i.e. all intervals, sprints - better shorter but more intense.
Exercise is very good at increasing your cells' sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that controls sugar levels. Here, too, anaerobic efforts contribute to the sensitization of cells to insulin. When the muscles are more sensitive (open) to this hormone, more sugar can be stored in the muscles and less stored as fat.
Insulin also promotes muscle growth, our energy store (glycogen). However, it must be remembered that every effort increases the level of cortisol, which in turn affects insulin spikes. That is why it is so important to skilfully choose training according to individual needs.
Insulin also promotes muscle growth, our energy store (glycogen). However, it must be remembered that every effort increases the level of cortisol, which in turn affects insulin spikes. That is why it is so important to skilfully choose training according to individual needs.
Another hormone is the previously mentioned cortisol. Its elevated level may affect the growth of adipose tissue (cortisol-insulin-glucose). Prolonged physical activity increases the concentration of cortisol (long aerobics). Better to opt for short, intense, anaerobic exercise.
By the way, I will also mention adrenaline, norepinephrine, and progestin (also applies to women), which somehow affect metabolism. I am not going to explain the complex reactions taking place in the body now, but I will only mention that strength, short, the anaerobic effort is also indicated here (e.g. barbells, intervals, HIIT). But remember: it is important to personify both training and diet.
Conclusion:
Adipose tissue has many useful functions. Let's not be afraid of fat, because it is our ally! There is a catch though. Fat likes to accumulate toxins. Excess body fat is like a sponge and absorbs toxins. Over time, these toxins will begin to disturb your hormone balance. In such a situation, it often happens that all efforts to reduce body weight are wasted.
The longer we stay in this cycle, the more the body adjusts to comfort and becomes a fat storage machine. Maintaining this state of affairs becomes a priority for the body. The solution is to find the cause, establish a strategy, and reprogram (reset) the program that we have installed in our body. It is possible!
The longer we stay in this cycle, the more the body adjusts to comfort and becomes a fat storage machine. Maintaining this state of affairs becomes a priority for the body. The solution is to find the cause, establish a strategy, and reprogram (reset) the program that we have installed in our body. It is possible!
Hormones Effects On Weight Loss
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