Hormones and obesity

Have you ever wondered why we are fat? Even though I didn't eat much. Or no matter how you control your diet, you still won't get any thinner. Because the truth is that obesity does not always depend on food. Believe it or not Hormones also affect our body weight or obesity. Because there are many hormones involved in the functioning of various systems in the body such as metabolism, appetite, digestion, and others. related to body weight This will affect everything from the feeling of hunger to the process of fat accumulation. Therefore, if these hormones are out of balance, they may be an important factor that makes us fat.

Hormones are therefore not just chemicals from the endocrine glands that control and balance the body's functions. But it is also directly related to our body weight. Which hormones affect weight include:

• Cortisol (Cortisol)

Cortisol or the stress hormone When we feel stressed More cortisol is stimulated to be released to fight stress and restore the body. This hormone therefore stimulates hunger. So that we eat food to provide energy to the body. Wake up your brain. Especially high-energy foods. So when do we feel stressed? The body is told to feel hungry and want something sweet and fatty. or eat more starchy foods Until it causes you to gain weight without realizing it.

• Leptin (Leptin)

Leptin or satiety hormone Serves to control appetite If the body has resistance to the hormone leptin This hormone will not be able to send signals to the brain. Makes us feel hungry all the time And no matter how much I eat, I will never be satisfied. Thus eventually leading to obesity and being overweight. Leptin deficiency is caused by insufficient rest. Therefore, the less sleep we get, the more we will want to eat food.

• Ghrelin

Ghrelin or the hunger hormone It is a hormone secreted by stomach cells. Stimulates hunger Makes us feel like eating various foods. Ghrelin is especially secreted when we feel stressed or anxious, work hard, sleep late or get little rest. As a result, we feel hungry easily and want to eat something to eat all the time, even though we've eaten until we're full.

• Growth Hormone

Growth hormone regulates the growth and functioning of the body. Helps restore and repair muscles while sleeping deeply. The important thing is that it helps in burning fat. Therefore, if you do not get enough sleep The body will lack growth hormone. Resulting in high blood sugar levels Stimulate the body to secrete more insulin. Causing more fat to accumulate Including the body's metabolic system working slower. Obesity has finally come.

• Thyroid Hormone

The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones into the bloodstream. Helps control energy metabolism body temperature level Blood lipid levels emotion Including muscle strength. Therefore, if the thyroid gland is not functioning properly Produces little hormone Your ability to burn energy will be lower than normal. Body weight will easily increase. Symptoms of obesity and swelling will follow.

Taking care of your hormones is the same as taking care of your body.

If we try to control our food But the weight still hasn't decreased. Adjusting some behavior To strengthen the balance of hormones may be another solution. Because if the gland produces any of the hormones that are impaired It will affect the performance of other glands as well, especially the metabolism and fat accumulation in the body. Suggestions that you should do to take care of your hormones to function normally include:

• Choose to eat more nutritious foods. Especially good low-fat protein such as meat, fish, tofu, beans, and foods high in fiber from vegetables and fruits.
• Avoid foods that are high in fat, such as fried food, greasy food, bakery goods, and drinks that are high in sugar, such as sugary drinks, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.
• Get enough sleep. You should sleep continuously for 8 hours a day. And you shouldn't go without sleep for several days in a row.
• Make your mind comfortable, not stressed, know how to let go. Do activities to relax your body and mind. By meditating, exercising, going out to travel. meet friends or doing a hobby

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