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What is the thyroid gland

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It may be small in size, but the butterfly-shaped gland, which is located in the neck area, has indispensable health functions. Your thyroid gland is responsible for producing thyroid hormone (TH), which regulates, among other things, the body's temperature, metabolism, and heart rate.&nbsp;

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Things can start to go wrong when the thyroid gland is with hyper or hypofunction due to various factors. If it is with decreased function - hypofunction, when it produces too little TH; Alternatively, if it has an increased function - hyperfunction, then it produces too much of this hormone. In addition, other hormones, such as LH, FSH, as well as antibody levels, also serve as a comprehensive factors of the actual condition.

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But what makes your thyroid gland out of balance? The factors may be genetic, autoimmune processes may take place in the body. Impaired thyroid function can also occur during pregnancy, stress, nutritional deficiencies or accumulation of toxins in the environment. And while the hypofunction tends to attract more attention among scientists, there's also the opposite situation where we're talking about an overactive thyroid. It should also be taken into account, since the effects of an overactive thyroid gland are related to weight, overall hormonal background, reproductive abilities, ability to concentrate, memory and others.

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Hyperfunction and hypofunction - two sides of an impaired thyroid function

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10 signs of hyperthyroidism 

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As mentioned, hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid. When this happens, the body produces an excess of thyroid hormones, such as triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). T4 is produced specifically when the pituitary gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Here are the signs that your thyroid is working at an elevated speed and producing abnormally high levels of thyroid hormones: &nbsp;<a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0140673616002786" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[Ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;

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Nervousness and anxiety&nbsp; - When the thyroid gland works excessively, hormones tell the body to work even harder. This leads to several symptoms that can make you feel nervous and anxious. But before that, these hormones lead to mood swings and racing thoughts.&nbsp;

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Fast heart rate (plus palpitations) - As one of the physical symptoms of high hormone levels, your heart rate may increase. An increase in heart rate can also lead to palpitations. So, if you feel that the heart is undergoing any unusual changes, be sure to seek medical attention.&nbsp;

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Increased sweating - Because thyroid hormones tell your body to become more active, naturally it will try to cool itself by sweating, even in less active situations when you're not physically active.&nbsp;

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Weight loss - Although this effect is usually sought with other methods, hyperfunction is possible, but with adverse consequences. The abundance of thyroid hormones will speed up your metabolism and appetite. Although you may notice unexplained weight loss, it can lead to dramatic and unwanted changes related to the type of skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles.

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Change in peristalsis - Changes in hormone levels can even affect your digestive system. More frequent bowel movements may indicate other conditions, such as Crohn's disease or problems with gluten absorption or lactose intolerance.&nbsp;

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Goiter - Goiter occurs when the thyroid gland begins to enlarge due to the overproduction of hormones. Normally, the thyroid gland needs adequate levels of iodine, which we should get from the diet. However, if you do not have enough iodine, your body will try to compensate for what is missing, and the thyroid gland will enlarge. If you develop a goiter, you should take iodine supplements after consulting a specialist to suggest other personalized medical solutions.

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You should also keep in mind that Hashimoto's thyroiditis often causes goiter. It is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world, mainly women. Specifically, this disease causes inflammation and damage to the thyroid gland. As a result of Hashimoto's, the body tries to compensate by triggering thyroid growth and a host of different symptoms affecting joints, skin, hair, and other aspects. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2018.00737/full" target="_blank" data-ref="The Pathology of Hyperthyroidism" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp;

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Hair loss and brittle nails - Hair and nails grow continuously. This is because a critical thyroid function is sending hormonal signals to trigger hair and nail growth. With hyperthyroidism, additional hormones tell your body to increase the growth of hair follicles and nails in a shorter time.

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Although it seems that rapid nail growth would be a positive side effect of thyroid dysfunction, this is not the case. This forced growth is happening too quickly. As a result, your body needs to use its natural resources, which can lead to thinner and brittle hair and nails.

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Sensitive skin or discoloration - Thyroid hormones also affect the health of your skin in different ways. For example, with hyperthyroidism, you may have itchy dry spots on the skin. Your face may feel softer and swollen. You may even notice swelling around your fingertips. Other symptoms include darkening of the skin, rashes and reddish spots.

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Disturbed sleep or insomnia - It is quite possible that you suffer from disturbed sleep in case of excessive levels of thyroid hormones. They make your body more active than usual. For example, hormonal changes can make the nervous system hyperactive. In addition, you may experience nervousness and anxiety due to thyroid problems that also affect sleep.

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Changes in the menstrual cycle - Since hyperthyroidism determines accelerated metabolism, the menstrual cycle may become shorter or begin at different times.&nbsp;

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10 signs of hypothyroidism 

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Fatigue&nbsp; - First, when you develop hypothyroidism, your body produces fewer thyroid hormones, making it difficult to recover from everyday stress. As a result, you will start to feel tired more often. You may become slower and slower, you may have difficulty concentrating as mental fatigue or brain fog occurs. <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12325-019-01080-8?error=cookies_not_supported&amp;code=56c36d9c-f416-4176-b335-115f0af3d09f" target="_blank" data-ref="Hypothyroidism in Context: Where We&rsquo;ve Been and Where We&rsquo;re Going - Advances in Therapy" rel="noopener">[ref.</a>&nbsp;3]&nbsp;

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Sensitivity to cold Hormones secreted by your thyroid gland also regulate body temperature. With fewer hormones, your body has difficulty warming up because your metabolism is slower.

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Constipation - While hyperthyroidism speeds up the digestive process, hypothyroidism slows it down. As a result of these delayed processes, constipation often occurs.&nbsp;

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Dry and itchy skin - Just as overproduction of thyroid hormones leads to skin problems, a lack of these hormones also affects skin health. Skin tends to become dry, itchy and scaly, it may even wrinkle or become pale. These symptoms can also be caused by other skin diseases.

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Weight gain - Thyroid problems lead to a significant slowdown in metabolism. As a result, your body begins to burn less energy and therefore stores more fat. You may find it difficult to exercise because of the fatigue that comes with hypothyroidism.

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Muscle weakness - Without the stimulation of thyroid hormones, your muscles begin to lose their strength. They can even atrophy or become permanently relaxed.

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Muscle aches and cramps - Likewise, your muscles can become painful and low in function. In addition, with a slower metabolism, your body uses catabolism to generate energy. Catabolism is a process that breaks down muscles and other tissues, resulting in weakness, soreness, and possibly pain.

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Joint pain and edema - Catabolism also affects the joints, contributing to fatigue, pain, and even inflammation. In rheumatoid arthritis, for example, we are talking about an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the joints and causes inflammation and pain. <a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0140673617307031" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[ref.</a>&nbsp;4]&nbsp;

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Abundant or irregular menstrual cycle - Unlike hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism causes the menstrual cycle to become slower and heavier. Cycles can also become less frequent.

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Depression and brain fog - Among other things, with hyperfunction of SHJ, the nervous system slows down because the body can not use energy as efficiently. In combination with the feeling of fatigue, you can feel sluggish, experience mood swings and depression.

Think you may have a thyroid disorder and have any (or several) of the listed symptoms? Ask your doctor to check thyroid hormone levels, especially if you have a family history of Graves' disease, Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis, or another endocrine disorder. These symptoms may be related to other conditions, but if it is found that the cause is impaired thyroid function, measures can be taken in terms of diet, physical activity, filling nutritional deficiencies and taking medications to normalize the condition.

Symptoms of Hyperfunction and Hypofunction - Impaired Thyroid Function

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Why is testosterone important for health? 

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Testosterone is the main sex hormone and anabolic steroid in men. In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues, such as the testicles and prostate, as well as in promoting secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle and bone mass and body hair. In women, testosterone also has an important role in maintaining optimal hormonal balance. 1

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One of the easiest ways to stimulate natural testosterone production is by correcting the underlying vitamin and mineral deficiency. Both food and supplements, such as a once-a-day multivitamin, can provide the vital micronutrients you need to boost testosterone production and improve overall vitality, libido, strength, and body composition. But before this happens, you need to know if and when you may be deficient in testosterone. 2

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Testosterone deficiency affects 10-40% of the world's population and is known to increase with age, with an exponential increase in men and women aged 45-50 years. Optimizing your micronutrient intake by eating more fruits and vegetables and supplements can help you increase natural testosterone production and correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies. In this regard, there are some that are quite more important than others in terms of testosterone production.

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The most important nutritional components in favor of testosterone 

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Although this guide is focused on micronutrients and vitamins, we do not recommend skipping any of the groups of macroelements (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). A well-balanced diet can explain many imbalances in our bodies, even those that contribute to testosterone production, but usually in our modern dietary lifestyle this is not enough to maintain optimal levels.

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Vitamin D3 

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Vitamin D3, in addition to the sunshine vitamin, is actually a hormonal precursor. Some scientists believe that it is a hormone itself. Now, vitamin D3 through research has shown that increasing vitamin D3 levels is associated with increased testosterone levels in men and, in a limited number of studies, in women.&nbsp;

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Vitamin D3 is fantastic for improving overall immune health, metabolic health, and if you're under stress, you're wasting vitamin D3 at a much faster rate. So it's even more important if you've been through periods of stress, consume more vitamin D3 to restore it in the body and support testosterone production.

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Several studies have shown a positive relationship between vitamin D levels and total and free testosterone levels. Most studies have found that people with low vitamin D levels are much more likely to have low testosterone levels compared to those with an adequate amount of vitamin D. Studies have also shown that low-dose vitamin D supplementation can increase free and total testosterone by up to 25%.&nbsp;

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Vitamin A 

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Studies have shown a positive link between vitamin A and androgen production. Vitamin A in the body is converted into retinoic acid. In men, if there is little or no vitamin A in the body, serum testosterone levels drop. If you are deficient in vitamin A, your body cannot properly metabolize dietary fat. Healthy fats provide the trace elements needed for optimal testosterone levels. Thus, vitamin A deficiency can cause a negative impact on testosterone levels. Therefore, foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy vegetables, salmon, cod liver oil should be part of your menu as they provide vitamin A.

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Korean ginseng (Panax Ginseng) 

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Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have long relied on this root to enhance vitality, and Western science supports this use. Some experts believe that Panax ginseng's libido-boosting power comes from its ability to help the body adapt to stress.&nbsp;

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Research shows that ginseng can also improve sexual performance as well as sperm count and quality, meaning it can help with infertility. Ginseng is also promising for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

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In a study in which men who were clinically diagnosed with erectile dysfunction were given either 900 mg. Korean red ginseng per day, or placebo; Those who took ginseng had significantly better performance, including maintaining an erection compared to the placebo group. 3

Magnesium

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Magnesium controls over 300 bodily functions and hundreds of enzymatic reactions. While the biological functions of magnesium are relatively broad, involving the production of nucleic acids, involvement in adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and supporting muscle contraction, magnesium's most important function is to help regulate proper bone structure by mediating and coordinating calcium concentration, improving sleep quality, and boosting bioactive free testosterone. 4

Zinc

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Zinc is a powerful trace element involved in maintaining the homeostatic integrity of human body functions, including immune efficiency and human metabolism. Zinc is also a cofactor for multiple enzymes, including protein structure of DNA and RNA replication and protein synthesis. Undoubtedly, zinc has many advantages and plays a positive role in the human biological process and cellular function.&nbsp;

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In terms of testosterone, zinc is the main mineral of the endocrine system and plays a major role in testosterone production. According to several studies, zinc supplementation in normal adult men with minor zinc deficiency for six months resulted in an increase in serum testosterone. 5

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Sources of zinc are beef, pork, lamb or chicken, oysters, legumes and others.

Boron

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Perhaps one of the most surprising and impressive trace elements and minerals that can stimulate testosterone production is boron. Boron has a vital role in cellular metabolism and supports bone growth and maintenance, wound healing, and favorably affects the use of estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D. One of the effects of boron, which also significantly affects testosterone production, is its ability to improve magnesium absorption.

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Studies have shown that supplementation with boron can double testosterone production and free serum testosterone levels. Due to the rapidly new data, more research is needed on its long-term impact. 6

Maca

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Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been shown to improve overall hormonal health by increasing libido, reducing fatigue, reducing cortisol, and increasing your efficiency and energy. We recommend taking&nbsp; 1500 milligrams of maca before breakfast and 1500 milligrams of maca before lunch. In studies, maca has shown a positive effect on libido, as well as an improvement in erectile dysfunction. 7&nbsp;

L-Arginine

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Taking a supplement containing L-arginine can help you correct your testosterone levels. Animal studies reveal that arginine may help promote healthy testosterone levels. Specifically, it can stimulate the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH), which the testicles use to produce testosterone.&nbsp;

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Sources of L-arginine are meat, fish, whole grains, dairy products and nuts.

Many hormones contribute to our good health, and over time, their amount or action in the body decreases. That's why it's important to monitor their levels through research and provide diet with sources of important nutrients that support their synthesis. Testosterone is an indispensable hormone for men, which also contributes to women's health by supporting strength, sexual characteristics and good health at any age.

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The most important nutritional components that increase testoster levels

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Role of cortisol for health 

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Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. When your adrenal glands secrete cortisol, it passes through the bloodstream throughout your body. Almost every cell in the body contains cortisol receptors, so its effects are varied and wide-ranging. &nbsp;<a href="http://koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201523050209726.page" target="_blank" data-ref="												Technical and clinical aspects of cortisol as a biochemical marker of chronic stress				-BMB Reports						 | Korea Science" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;

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Therefore, we can say that cortisol is an essential hormone that affects almost every organ and tissue in your body. He plays many important roles, including:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Regulation of the body's stress response</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Helps control your body's use of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates or metabolism&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Suppression of inflammation</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Regulation of blood pressure</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Regulation of blood sugar</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Helps control your sleep-wake cycle</li></ul>Your body constantly monitors cortisol levels to maintain stable levels (homeostasis). Higher-than-normal or lower-than-normal cortisol levels can be harmful to your health. Unfortunately, many people live with too high levels of cortisol without knowing it, and so their health suffers severely.

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How does the body control cortisol levels?

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The human body has a complex system for regulating cortisol levels.

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Your hypothalamus, a small part of the brain involved in hormonal regulation, and your pituitary gland regulate cortisol production in the adrenal glands. When cortisol levels in the blood drop, the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which directs the pituitary gland to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then stimulates your adrenal glands to produce and release cortisol. In order for its levels to be always optimal, it is important that all these glands function normally. &nbsp;<a href="https://jag.journalagent.com/nci/pdfs/NCI-42103-RESEARCH_ARTICLE-SENOL.pdf" target="_blank" data-ref="" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp;

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8 Signs of High Cortisol Levels

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Cortisol (along with its partner epinephrine) is best known for its involvement in the fight-or-flight reaction and for temporarily increasing energy production at the expense of processes not necessary for immediate survival. The resulting biochemical and hormonal imbalances (ideally) are resolved due to hormonally managed negative feedback, but if this does not occur, adverse effects occur. <a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0739724016300340" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[ref.</a>&nbsp;3]&nbsp;

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When cortisol in the blood is consistently high for a long period of time due to chronic stress or a genetic disorder, or any other reason the following symptoms may occur:

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Weight gain, especially in the face and abdomen - it is mostly noticeable in adults, especially in men over 50 years of age, but it may also be present in others.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Respiratory disorders - a little-known fact is that cortisol keeps inflammation within normal limits, especially in the lungs and respiratory system.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Anxiety is a feeling that can be mild or strong, and causes you to constantly experience tension. This sensation can be caused by elevated cortisol levels.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Muscle weakness in the upper arms and thighs This occurs due to high levels of cortisol, which break down muscle proteins in the legs and convert them into sugar as an energy source. Next, insulin converts this sugar from the blood into belly/other fat.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">High blood sugar, which often passes into type 2 diabetes - Under stressful conditions, cortisol provides the body with glucose by using protein stores through gluconeogenesis in the liver. This energy can help the individual fight off or escape the stressor. However, elevated cortisol in the long term constantly produces glucose, which leads to elevated blood sugar levels.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">High blood pressure (hypertension) - stress causes high blood pressure, which occurs by increasing cortisol. If your brain detects a threat, it will trigger a release of cortisol to narrow the arteries, and trigger the adrenaline rush to provide the necessary energy in a flash.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Back pain and headaches When cortisol levels are high for a long period of time, your adrenal glands begin to become exhausted. This increases prolactin levels, increasing the body's sensitivity to pain such as back and muscle pain. Excessive cortisol has also been shown to shrink parts of the brain such as the hippocampus and can trigger migraines.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Acid reflux - Heartburn is an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid moving up to the throat (acid reflux). If you often have acid reflux, it is possible that the cause is high levels of cortisol. Cortisol affects some components of the digestive system so that your energy is directed to attack or defend the body. In the short term, this effect may be necessary, but in the long run, high cortisol disrupts the production of enzymes and stomach acid, leading to negative consequences.</li></ol>

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Cortisol is a multifaceted and multifunctional hormone that is important for the science of nutrition and good health on many levels. Understanding its functions, including its behavior and relationships with other biochemical components, the immune system and the endocrine system, is crucial for controlling elevated cortisol levels as well as conditions characterized by it.

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What are hormones? 

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Hormones are chemicals that coordinate various functions in your body, carrying messages through the blood to organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues. These signals tell your body exactly what to do and when to do it. So far, scientists have identified over 50 hormones in the human body that regulate these processes in both men and women.

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Hormones and most of the tissues (mainly glands) that create and release them make up the endocrine system. Hormones control many different bodily processes, including:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Metabolism</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Homeostasis (constant internal balance), such as regulation of blood pressure and blood sugar, fluid balance (water) and electrolytes, and body temperature</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Growth and development</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reproductive function</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sleep-wake cycle</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mood&nbsp;</li></ul>Characteristic of hormones is that their levels naturally vary at different stages of life, most noticeably during puberty and in women during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause. They can also be affected by lifestyle and certain medical conditions.

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What is important is to know what are the symptoms pointing to hormonal imbalance and which you should not ignore.&nbsp;

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Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men and women

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Symptoms of hormonal imbalance can vary depending on which gland is affected and whether it is a man or a woman.

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In women, symptoms of hormonal imbalance usually include: 1

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mood swings - the female sex hormone estrogen has an effect on neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin (a chemical that boosts mood). Fluctuations in estrogen can cause premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or depressed mood during perimenopause (the phase before menstruation stops completely) and menopause.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reproductive problems hormonal imbalance is one of the leading causes of female infertility, and with changing hormone levels, a woman's fertility naturally declines after the age of 35. High levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can reduce a woman's chances of getting pregnant, while low levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), which stimulates the ovaries to release an egg and start producing progesterone, can also cause fertility problems.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Irregular menstrual cycle, pain in the abdomen or back during menstruation - if the irregular cycle is accompanied by other symptoms such as abdominal pain, frequent need to urinate, pain in the lower back, constipation or painful intercourse, then there may be fibroids. Fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. An examination at a gynecologist can confirm or reject this diagnosis.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Low libido - weak or absent libido is especially common in women going through perimenopause or menopause due to falling estrogen and testosterone levels (although it is known as the male hormone, women also have testosterone).</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Insomnia During perimenopause and menopause, the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone, which promotes a full night's sleep. A decrease in estrogen levels can also contribute to night sweats, which disrupt sleep.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Unexplained weight gain or weight loss A number of hormone-related conditions can cause weight gain, including decreased thyroid function, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and menopause. 2</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bone fragility - A decrease in estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause in women can cause bone loss, respectively, an increased risk of bone fragility.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hirsutism or excessive body hair - this symptom is associated with increased levels of androgenic hormones such as androstenedione and others.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Skin problems Chronic acne in adults may be a sign of low estrogen and progesterone levels and high levels of androgenic hormones, and may also indicate polycystic ovary syndrome in ladies. Similarly, hormonal imbalance during pregnancy or menopause can cause itchy skin, while dry skin is a symptom of menopause or thyroid problems.</li></ul>

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Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men 

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Hormonal imbalance symptoms in men can be the following and are usually due to reduced testosterone levels: 3

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Decrease in sexual desire.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Erectile dysfunction.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Loss of muscle mass.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Thinning hair and reduced growth.</li></ul>

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Causes of hormonal imbalance 

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There are several main causes of hormonal imbalance. First, medical conditions, as well as medications or treatments for these conditions, can affect your hormones.

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For example, some treatments for breast cancer may reduce estrogen levels, while Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease are characterized by too high or too low (respectively) levels of the hormone cortisol.&nbsp;

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Other causes of hormonal imbalance may include type 1 and 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia, and thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. In women, conditions such as menopause or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause hormonal fluctuations. In men, hypogonadism can lead to low hormone levels. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.endocrine.org/~/media/endosociety/files/ep/rphr/57/rphr_vol_57_ch_12_hormonal_changes.pdf" target="_blank" data-ref="" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;

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Other causes include injury, trauma, or eating disorders. In fact, one of the most common causes of hormonal imbalance, however, is stress - which, unfortunately, is not unknown to anyone.

In case of symptoms of hormonal imbalance, it is important to seek medical attention to do the necessary tests. Then determine the mode of treatment and therapy, which may include hormone replacement therapy, medications, herbal and other means. We will talk about them in another article, looking at the possibilities of using herbs and natural remedies for hormonal imbalance.

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