Weight gain and fluctuations: Are hormones to blame?
You've probably heard that hormones play a role in the storage of body fat. But what specific hormones are involved, and how can you influence your weight and body fat without compromising your hormonal health? Hormones are your body's chemical messengers that help regulate everything from metabolism and appetite to fertility and your mood. When hormones are out of balance, they can wreak havoc on your entire system—including weight gain. Hormones and types of imbalances affecting body fat storage: Thyroid gland Insulin Estrogen Testosterone Cortisol Thyroid gland Let's start with the endocrine organ that most influences body fat storage and weight changes: the thyroid. This is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones that regulate body temperature,...