THE INFLUENCE ON HORMONES' OBESITA'?... VERY - Dr. Claudia Bottino

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What hormones were involved in the restoration of balance weight (weight loss / obesity) it is clear for some time. The problem is to understand which mechanisms to act in order to restore a body weight that has a balanced muscle / fat ratio and such as to be able to return to the condition of normal weight.. Let's see together what these hormones are, which can act synergistically (positive or negative) and if you want you can easily restore your weight and well-being while remaining healthy. Hormones are substances produced by organs called “glands” ,or by groups of cells, these substances are chemical messengers, that is, they have the function of transmitting a "function signal" for a specific metabolism, from one cell to another or from a group of cells to others. They are of peptide or lipid origin (colesterolo) and their dysfunction causes metabolic disorders and pathologies. From here you can imagine how important it is to keep the "hormonal system" in balance or how important it is to restore balance in order to solve obesity problems... but not only!

CORTISOL (also called stress hormone)

It's a hormone, produced by the adrenal glands from cholesterol, it is essential to survive, in fact he makes immediate energy available in moments of energy need, particularly when one is in dangerous situations in order to immediately make the body ready to "escape".: it makes the heart beat faster, increases blood pressure to get more oxygen and sugar into the bloodstream, so that the muscles can use them. It therefore reduces the rate at which you burn calories and leads you to eat sugars to quickly replenish energy. When we are under stress, our body produces more cortisol. But if the energy is not used, the body accumulates it in the form of fat and blocks lipolysis.
If CORTISOL production increases, the greater it is : Tiredness and lack of energy (especially in the morning, when you get up), irritability, hunger pangs (particularly cravings for sugar and sweets) they are typical when the values of this hormone are not normal, then consequently there is an accumulation of fat at the base of the neck and on the upper part of the back.

LEPTIN

Hormone produced by fat cells, Leptin is a natural hunger switch. His task, indeed, is to signal when we are full and regulate our appetite. Good leptin levels help regulate calorie intake and make us say enough. When we accumulate fat therefore eating excessively, what happens is that our body's ability to respond to the stimuli of this hormone is reduced. Consequentially, you eat even when you are already full. This condition is called leptin resistance. Even its deficiency causes excessive appetite, alternating fasting and subsequent binges
To solve this problem you need to sleep more: the production of this hormone occurs mainly during the night. Those who suffer from insomnia produce less and have, Unlike, high levels of ghrelin, which is the hormone that triggers hunger. A balanced diet rebalances this hormone. To this end, absolutely avoid drastic diets which, among other things, stimulate the production of "Ghrelin" in the body. (hormone that makes you want to eat) and reduce that of leptin, precisely to regain the lost weight.

ESTROGENS

Here we must say that all women at least 1 once in a lifetime, they suffered some problems (menopause, amenorrhea, etc.) In addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, these hormones are responsible for the typical female shape. They are produced by the ovarian follicles, from the corpus luteum and placenta and in smaller quantities from the liver and adrenal glands. An excess of estrogen hormones can cause water retention and cause fat to accumulate on the hips and thighs: «The subcutaneous fat receptors, indeed, they are very sensitive to these hormones, and therefore a small alteration is enough to change the distribution of fat". In addition to, can slow down the activity of the thyroid. To solve this problem, just increase your intake of fiber and foods rich in vitamin B6, which rebalance the production of this hormone. Just set a balanced diet with lots of fiber and foods containing Vit. B6 and low-fat foods: all substances that can promote excessive production of these hormones. It is always useful to fight sedentary lifestyle, which promotes further accumulation of fat. In summary, the diet I often prescribe to women. In men, excess estrogen can cause fat accumulation and gynecomastia (especially with excess prolactin), water retention can also occur in men.

THYROID HORMONES

The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck that controls metabolism, that is, the rate at which we burn calories. Produces the hormones T3 and T4 , stimulated by the hormone TSH which in turn is released by the pituitary gland, in the brain. Among other functions they perform, stimulate the production of proteins, they burn fat and sugar. If the gland does not function properly and produces few hormones, your metabolism slows down and you tend to gain weight even without changing your lifestyle. «In most cases, these alterations are detected with blood tests and therefore appropriate pharmacological treatment can restore this balance. Sometimes, but, profound imbalances can occur even with normal hormonal values and in this case, we talk about "Euthyroid sick syndrome". Therefore it is good to always evaluate thyroid function, especially in conditions of weight imbalance, in order to provide the right care and an adequate eating style. For example, avoid foods rich in soy and cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower) which reduce thyroid activity. Yes to fish and above all don't forget the snacks that maintain a good metabolic speed.

INSULIN

This hormone produced by the pancreas performs various functions, the most important of which is keeping sugar levels stable (blood sugar) the so-called GLUDIC HOMEOSTASIS in the blood. Insulin transforms sugar in the blood into energy available to cells: It works a bit like a key, which opens the locks of cells to let glucose in. If the body does not have sufficient quantities of insulin available, or if the cells do not respond adequately to its stimulus (insulin resistance), blood sugar levels rise and diabetes occurs with all the consequences it brings at a cardiovascular level. This condition, typical of those who are overweight, it is also often associated with "leptin resistance". As a result, overall weight gain, in all parts of the body, especially on the abdomen and hips, cellulite. Even in this case there is no shortage of hunger pangs. Obviously the condition also reflects that of hyperinsulinemia, i.e. the excessive production of insulin often resulting from inadequate caloric intake.. For effective weight loss, it is important to manage its production by maintaining a generally stable and on average low blood sugar level, especially from the afternoon onwards, so as not to encourage new adipose deposits. If you do physical activity it is clear that afterwards it will be good to eat a banana or something else to ensure that the body regenerates.
Solving the problem means avoiding or limiting the intake of foods with a high glycemic index (sweets, pane, pasta, potatoes, carrots…), prefer whole foods, legumes, dried fruit is fine in moderation (almonds, nights, hazelnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, NO peanuts), no alcohol, the combination of vegetables and carbohydrates and the side dishes of these at every meal are very good.(no carrots together, peas).

TESTOSTERONE

It is a hormone that is present in the right quantities, has positive effects on the body, in fact it helps to eliminate subcutaneous fat and cellulite, stimulates lean mass, making muscles more toned. If there is too little in the body, it causes an increase in abdominal fat, irregular cycle, accumulations of fat also in other areas beyond the abdomen and difficulty losing weight. To rebalance, you need to reduce fatty foods (everyone) and the sugary ones, favoring integral ones, rich in fiber and vegetables, if it is too low you can eat more chicken, carne
GROWTH HORMONE (GH)
Also called weight loss hormone, because it facilitates thermogenesis, it is produced by the pituitary gland, a gland located in the brain. This hormone is called growth hormone, in children it promotes bone and tissue development. In adults, the deficiency leads to a reduction in fat mass but also osteoporosis, cardiovascular alterations and increased fat localized on the hips and abdomen. To always have correct production, sleep quality needs to be improved, “do physical activity”, light meals, especially in the evening, to avoid reducing your concentration.

GHRELLIN

As already said above about Leptin, it is an orexigenic hormone to be kept under control by abolishing drastic diets and eating little but often and avoiding fasting which would increase its concentration in the body, prompting dietary failure. Even adequate night's rest at least 7-8 hours per night allows you to reduce its levels.

SEROTONIN

It is a hormone that helps improve mood and well-being and above all keeps appetite under control and regulates the sleep-wake rhythm.. Sometimes the simple use of phytotherapeutic substances and supplements such as grifonia simplicifolia, rhodiola, the amino acid tryptophan, they can improve levels naturally by promoting well-being and solving possible eating disorders (nervous hunger) and sleep.

CHOLECYSTOCHININ

Gastrointestinal hormone of a protein nature involved in the homeostasis of digestive processes. Also called CCK
It effectively promotes a sense of satiety, therefore useful for supporting slimming and slimming diets. Snacks based mainly on whey proteins, they are able to effectively stimulate the production of CCK , Cholecystokinin is secreted predominantly from the proximal portion of the small intestine (duodenum and jejunum), its function is to stimulate pancreatic juice rich in digestive enzymes, regulates the entry of Bile (sphincter of Oddi relaxation), stimulates the emptying of the gallbladder, promotes intestinal peristalsis and is an important signal of satiety. High levels of this hormone in circulation signal to the body that a large quantity of fat has been introduced, therefore it is best to keep its levels as balanced as possible as a sign of adequate caloric intake in lipid terms.

IN CONCLUSION:
From this exhibition, albeit very simplified, you can understand how the balances or rather the disbalances, have multiple matrices and to establish the most suitable dietary path for the patient to follow, multiple parameters need to be evaluated, this is why periodic dietary checks are essential, together with haematoclinic tests, and the subsequent evaluation of the progress of the diet itself. It is important to modulate some hormones to lose weight quickly, but only by promoting them naturally and effectively attacking storage fats. This just because certain hormones, when secreted in excess especially at certain times of the day, They can act negatively on the mass ratio fat / lean mass, worsening the physical condition. I realize that such. losing weight is not easy, but becomes so if it brings us closer to their metabolic equilibrium condition with the help of industry professionals, they can guide you to learn then to autogestirvi.