How To Turn Off Hormones that Are Causing Weight Gain!

For years it has been ingrained in our minds that issues regarding weight have to do primarily with exercising habits and calorie intake. However, new studies are beginning to surface, revealing that being overweight is often linked to our hormones acting up. Here are some of the reasons you can’t seem to shed those extra pounds and what to do about it.

It is generally well known that thyroid imbalances can contribute to weight gain. People with an underactive thyroid possess an extremely low metabolic rate. The metabolism will continue to slow in this case regardless of whether you decrease the amount of calories you consume. If you are experiencing this problem, it is best to contact a medical practitioner who may prescribe you beneficial supplements to help reverse these ill effects.

Leptin is another hormone infamous for causing weight problems. Leptin is regularly released while eating as a signal to your brain that you are full. However, when you consume too much fructose sugar, most often found in fruits and processed foods, your body converts that sugar into fats. When high amounts of fats are present in the body, leptin levels increase and the hormone fails to perform as intended. Therefore, your brain does not register when it is full and you continue to eat. Try not to exceed your recommended five servings of fruits, and cut down on processed foods, in order to lower your leptin levels.

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