Having balanced hormones is essential for the proper functioning of the body. They are responsible for many physiological processes and, if not regulated, can cause harmful side effects. We often associate imbalances with disease or age, and in some cases this is true. However, lifestyle habits can also be a contributing factor.
A registered dietitian by the Brazilian Association of Dietetics (APRAN), Ronan Araujo points out some of the wrong habits you make that you don’t even realize. “Sometimes, we find it in places we wouldn’t imagine, like cosmetics and toys. Today, there are about 800 chemical compounds that are suspected and that could alter hormonal physiology.”
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance
In the case of imbalance, the clinician highlights that “the patient who is always unwell, drowsy, and complains of sexual desire, was slightly more depressed, complaining of memoryUnable to maintain a proper routine in relation to the realities of life Difficulty losing and gaining muscle mass Increased body fat young loveOr oily or drier skin…” are all warning signs.
A hormonal imbalance can occur at any age and is caused by several factors, including some daily habits that are often considered harmless. So, Ronan Araujo highlights important signs:
- Using your cell phone or watching TV late can cause a spike in stress hormones.
- Discomfort can lead to weight gain.
- You should avoid eating sausage, foods high in sodium, frozen foods and excessive alcohol consumption.
- %u200BE Excess carbohydrates can cause more tiredness, increased appetite, and changes in skin and hair
- %u200B Stress also increases stress in the body and thus generates a hormonal imbalance.
The dietitian explains that industrial products, especially those packaged in plastic containers, generally work by blocking the functioning of the endocrine glands. “This is new to many people, except that it can cause some hormonal disruptions,” he notes.
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