• April 25, 2024

The hormones they are essential in our development as human beings; example of this are the sex hormones , testosterone and estrogen , which give the body its characteristic features, in the case of men, broad shoulders and thicker hair in areas such as the chin; in women, wide hips and breast development.

However, the excess or decrease in the production of hormones It can have negative effects that put health at risk.

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Habits as common as the consumption of sweets can alter our hormones In accordance with Phillips, New York women's health specialist Eating too many desserts leads to the body becoming resistant to insulin, a hormone that processes sugar, which causes diabetes.

Although, what other negative effects can exist with hormones?

1. Swelling The lack of aldosterone can influence water retention and elimination of potassium, since it regulates the salt that is ingested, so the portal indicates MSD.

2. It makes you feel sad. Very few people have an active life. The exercise releases a hormone called endorphin, which makes you feel energetic and positive, without it your mood decays, says Phillips.

3. Increase your appetite . When you sleep well, the levels of a hormone related to hunger called leptin, are stable which tells your body that you should not eat since you are satisfied. However, if you do not rest, the necessary amount of this hormone is not given, which increases your appetite.

4. It makes us unfaithful. An investigation of the University of Bonn in Germany revealed that men with higher levels of oxytocin , the "hormone of love", are more faithful. The decrease in this may be related to infidelity.

If you want to keep your hormones At appropriate levels, the key lies in a balanced diet and a daily dose of exercise. Remember your health is in your hands.
 

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