Weight Loss

• Hormones play a significant role in weight management. Let’s explore how they impact weight loss and weight gain:

• 1.      Insulin:

• Function: Insulin, produced by the pancreas, helps store glucose (sugar) in cells for energy or future use.

• Resistance: Insulin resistance occurs when cells stop responding to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

• Impact on Weight: Insulin resistance is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

• 2.      Leptin:

• Function: Leptin regulates hunger and signals fullness.

• Role in Weight: Leptin resistance can lead to overeating and weight gain.

• 3.      Ghrelin:

• Function: Ghrelin stimulates hunger.

• Role in Weight: High ghrelin levels increase appetite and promote weight gain.

• 4.      Cortisol:

• Function: Cortisol, the stress hormone, affects metabolism and fat storage.

• Role in Weight: Chronic stress can lead to cortisol imbalance and weight gain.

• Tips: Manage stress through relaxation techniques, exercise, and adequate sleep.

• 5.      Oestrogen:

• Function: Oestrogen influences fat distribution and metabolism.

• Role in Weight: Fluctuations in oestrogen levels affect body fat.

• Tips: Maintain hormonal balance, exercise, and consume phytoestrogen-rich foods.

• 6.      Thyroid Hormones:

• Function: Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism.

• Role in Weight: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) can lead to weight gain.

Maintaining hormonal balance, as well as lifestyle choices, can be an important for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.