An endocrinologist has compiled a list of hormones that affect aging

Candidate of Medical Sciences, endocrinologist at FNAC FMBA of Russia

Hormones play a key role in the aging of the human body. With age their production slows down. This leads to loss of bone mass, decreased libido and deterioration of hair and skin. And thus, old age sets in.

Hormones affecting old age

Hormones responsible for metabolism and the work of the glands of internal secretion help to preserve natural beauty and prolong youth.

Testosterone

The main indicators of youth are the level of sex hormones in the blood. Testosterone, which is produced by the adrenal glands, is closely linked to energy, muscle strength, tone, good mood, strong memory and high libido.

Chronic stress can lead to mood swings, high or low blood pressure, and weight gain.

Thyroid hormone (TSH)

Regulates the production of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormone accelerates cell division and growth and regulates the production of TTH.

Hyperthyroidism (a syndrome caused by hyperfunction of the thyroid gland) leads to irregular heartbeat, weight loss, nervousness, eye irritation and difficulty falling asleep. It also causes weight gain, dry skin, chronic fatigue and poor tolerance to cold.

Somatotropin

Growth hormone can slow down aging if kept in normal levels. It can even improve the physical condition of the elderly. If somatotropin is low, a person suffers from swelling, bloating, muscle and joint pain, diabetes, hypertension, and abnormal organ growth.

Melatonin

For a sound night’s sleep, which is necessary for the recovery of strength and the central nervous system, melatonin is responsible. After a full healthy night’s rest, a person is less likely to develop depression. There is also a sense of joy and satisfaction with life.

This hormone promotes active longevity and strengthens immunity, reduces pain in migraines.

Estrogen

The hormone takes part in the regulation of the functions of all skin cells. Its violation leads to atrophy of collagen fibers, which is the main cause of age-related skin changes.

Estrogen is closely related to collagen. The skin ceases to be firm and elastic. As a result – wrinkles. If it is not enough, the mineral density of bone tissue and muscle tone decreases significantly. This means that early aging begins.

DHEA

Steroid hormone prevents obesity, cancer, heart disease. The peak of the hormone is reached in adolescence. And already at the age of 70, the values of DHEA are only 10% of the peak value. It is similar to another stress hormone, cortisol.

90% of DHEA is formed in the adrenal cortex. If dehydroepiandrosterone levels are reduced, early wilting occurs.

Cortisol

The stress hormone is a catabolic hormone. There is metabolic breakdown of proteins, hence muscle, bone, brain and heart tissue.

Normal levels of cortisol have a positive effect on the emotional background and body weight. Most importantly, it slows down aging.

How to strengthen hormone balance naturally

To maintain a normal level of hormones in the body is possible for everyone. To do this, it is necessary to eat properly. The menu should be dominated by healthy and healthy food.

It is also important to control your emotions. Constant stress leads to an overabundance of cortisol. During sleep, you should not resort to artificial lighting, and in the evening use gadgets – the blue range of light reduces the level of melatonin to zero.

It is necessary to sleep at least eight hours, take contrast showers and exercise.