Get to know your hormones: They shape you
Somatropin: more commonly known as “the growth hormone”, its basic function is to stimulate the growth process, cellular reproduction, & tissue regeneration. Our height and organ development depend on this hormone, among other things
Somatropin: more commonly known as “the growth hormone”, its basic function is to stimulate the growth process, cellular reproduction, & tissue regeneration. Our height and organ development depend on this hormone, among other things
Thyroxine: this hormone participates in the metabolism to convert calories into energy.
Adrenaline or epinephrine: this is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter. It activates us and puts us on high alert, allowing for an adequate fight or flight reaction.
Adrenaline or epinephrine: this is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter. It activates us and puts us on high alert, allowing for an adequate fight or flight reaction.
Glucagon and insulin: both of these regulate the levels of sugar in the blood; insulin reduces them and glucagon raises them.
Estrogens: this group of hormones make the cells of the uterus & ovaries multiply; they influence the metabolism of fats & keep the integrity of bone.
Estrogens: this group of hormones make the cells of the uterus & ovaries multiply; they influence the metabolism of fats & keep the integrity of bone.
Progesterone: this hormone supports pregnancy and gestation, in addition to regulating the menstrual cycle.
Testosterone: this hormone plays a role in the development of the testicles, prostate, and secondary sexual characteristics for males; it’s also involved in
Testosterone: this hormone plays a role in the development of the testicles, prostate, and secondary sexual characteristics for males; it’s also involved in
physical performance and organ size. High levels of testosterone are related to aggression
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