One of the greatest fat men who once lived on earth was the Englishman Daniel Lambert. Despite the fact that he was actively involved in sports and did not allow himself excesses in food, sometimes managing with one onion a day, his weight was more than 350 kg. A medical examination found that the cause was a violation of the production of thyroid hormones.
The above example is in the form of a pathology. In habitual life, a lack (or, conversely, an excess) of hormones contributes, albeit to a small, but annoying fluctuation in weight. You can stabilize this position yourself. What hormones affect weight, and how should they be called to account?
The hormones leptin and ghrelin: between satiety and hunger
Factor #1. The hormone leptin — satiety hormone and metabolism regulator.
In Greek, leptin means "slenderness". And, indeed, this hormone can be called the main regulator of the body.
Leptin sends a satiety signal to the brain and makes us get up from the table in time.
As long as the body receives it in the required amount, then there are no problems. But as soon as the level of this hormone drops, the brain perceives the situation as critical: a lack of fat reserves makes one feel hungry and, accordingly, the desire to snack.
Reason: lack of sleep. The desire to save on sleep leads to a decrease in the production of leptin, which begins to be compensated by hunger hormone ghrelin.
What to do?
- Sleep for eight hours a night.
- Introduce seafood into your diet.
Factor No. 2. Hormone ghrelin — increased appetite generator.
Ghrelin (from the word "ghre-", meaning growth) is produced directly by the stomach, thus calling for replenishment. If his signals are excessive, the appearance of fat on the abdomen is guaranteed.
Reason: In addition to lack of sleep, which leads to a 15% increase in ghrelin production, rigid diets and long pauses between meals also contribute to this. That's why nutritionists advise eating small meals every three hours.
What to do?
- Switch to fractional meals.
- Limit consumption of carbonated drinks and fruit juices. They increase the level of ghrelin in the blood.
Thyroid hormones: responsible for metabolism
Factor #3. The hormone estrogen: feminine deceit.
Estrogen can rightly be called a symbol of female beauty. Thanks to him, beautiful curves of the body are formed, which is capable of one of the most important destinations of a woman — childbearing. But as soon as the level of this hormone drops, the body tries to replenish it at the expense of body fat. This is expressed in the consumption of sweet and fatty foods.
Along with estrogen, the body also loses testosterone, which is responsible for the muscles, which leads to a vague and friable figure.
Reason: emotional overload that leads to stress.
What to do?
- The body needs selenium and zinc. Diversify the menu with vegetables and fruits.
- Don't forget about the healing qualities of aromatherapy. A bath with essential oils will help relieve stress.
Factor #4 Thyroid Hormones: Power of Action and Reaction.
The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine, tetraiodothyronine), which are colloquially referred to as T3 and T4, respectively. Acting in the same combination of T1 and T2, they hit with the accuracy of a TT pistol and do not allow the body to disrupt the performance of all functions. But, if their content decreases, the function of the thyroid gland, and with it the metabolism, respectively, deteriorate. The appearance of excess weight is inevitable.
Reason: stressful situations.
What to do?
- Introduce foods high in iodine into the menu (seaweed salad, fish).
- No soy and peanuts.
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