{"id":227851,"date":"2020-08-13T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=227851"},"modified":"2021-03-05T13:56:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T12:56:32","slug":"how-does-hormonal-imbalance-affect-the-muscle-mass-of-men-and-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-hormonal-imbalance-affect-the-muscle-mass-of-men-and-women\/","title":{"rendered":"How does hormonal imbalance affect the muscle mass of men and women?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Hormones<\/strong> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">are important <strong>products of the human body\u2019s glands,<\/strong> and their levels affect <strong>health and muscle mass.<\/strong> During life, hormone levels <strong>naturally and \u201cunnaturally\u201d change.<\/strong> <strong>Puberty and menopause<\/strong> are to blame, but stress or poor lifestyle can cause an imbalance too. Learn all the essentials about hormones, their effect on exercise, but also changes in their levels during life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hormon\u00e1lna-nerovnov\u00e1ha-a-rast-svalov.jpeg\" alt=\"How does hormonal imbalance affect the muscle mass of men and women? \" class=\"wp-image-178374\" width=\"828\" height=\"828\" title=\"How does hormonal imbalance affect the muscle mass of men and women? \" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hormon\u00e1lna-nerovnov\u00e1ha-a-rast-svalov.jpeg 1104w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hormon\u00e1lna-nerovnov\u00e1ha-a-rast-svalov-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hormon\u00e1lna-nerovnov\u00e1ha-a-rast-svalov-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hormones and the endocrine system<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Hormones are <strong>chemicals<\/strong> produced by the <strong>glands<\/strong>, and are a kind of chemical <strong>\u201cmessengers\u201d<\/strong> that travel through the bloodstream. Their role is to <strong>transmit information<\/strong> in the human body, and this function is similar to the nervous system, but in this instance, hormones are used instead of nerve impulses. They affect <strong>almost every cell and organ<\/strong> in the body, and simply put, they <strong>dictate&nbsp;<\/strong>tissues and organs <strong>\u201cwhat to do and how to do it\u201d.<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"tadv-color\">[1] [2] [3] [4]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hormones and exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Proper hormone levels are very important for the optimal functioning of the body, and logically therefore affect exercise and muscle growth. Hormones are divided into <strong>steroid, peptide and amine,<\/strong> in addition they can be <strong>anabolic<\/strong> or <strong>catabolic<\/strong>. <strong>Anabolic<\/strong> are important for <strong>tissue growth<\/strong> and <strong>catabolic<\/strong><strong>break it down.<\/strong> In the following list you will find several hormones that are related to exercise<\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[24] [25] [26] [27] [28]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Insuli<\/span>n <\/strong>\u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is important for the <strong>metabolism of carbohydrates and fat,<\/strong> because it ensures the absorption of glucose in the bloodstream. In addition, it can cause fat not to be used as fuel for muscles, but stored in adipose tissue. Insufficient insulin sensitivity can grow into insulin resistance or even type 2 diabetes. You can influence the proper functioning of insulin in the body with a healthy lifestyle. To learn more about insulin, insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance, read our article \u2013 <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/insulin-sensitivity-how-to-increase-it-and-prevent-insulin-resistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Insulin Sensitivity \u2013 How to Increase It and Prevent Insulin Resistance<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Cortisol \u2013 <\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">also known as a stress hormone because it is excreted under stress. During long workouts, it supports the <strong>breakdown of triglycerides and proteins<\/strong> to produce glucose, which the body uses as a source of energy during training. However, it should be mentioned that <strong>overtraining<\/strong> is also a form of stress that causes cortisol secretion. <strong>Sleep and regeneration<\/strong> between workouts are important for maintaining optimal cortisol levels, which you can also support with your <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">protein<\/a> or <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bcaas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">BCAA<\/a> intake. You can also find more about cortisol in point no. of this arcticle \u2013 <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-myths-about-weight-loss-that-are-stopping-you-from-seeing-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">8 weight loss myths that hamper your results<\/a>.<\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Testosterone \u2013 <\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is associated mainly with men, but we also find it in women, although less than 10%. This hormone has <strong>anabolic effects<\/strong> on the muscles, thus supporting the <strong>growth of muscle mass and strength.<\/strong> For women, it is beneficial for muscles, bones and sexual desire.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Growth hormone<\/span> \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">an anabolic peptide hormone with a function that comes from its name \u2013 to promote <strong>cell growth.<\/strong> It is formed during sleep and is stimulated by intense, strength or cardio training.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Glucagon<\/span> \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is responsible for the <strong>release of free fatty acids<\/strong> from adipose tissue at <strong>low blood sugar levels,<\/strong> which are used to increase glucose levels. Simply put, it is a hormone to prevent your blood sugar from falling too low.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Epinephrine and norepinephrine<\/span> \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"> are catecholamines also known as <strong>adrenaline and noradrenaline.<\/strong> Their role is to support the production of energy to the sympathetic nervous system and the control of bodily functions during cardio. They increase the <strong>heart rate in the body, blood sugar levels, the contractility of the heart<\/strong> (the force with which the heart compresses) and epinephrine even promotes improved breathing due to the <strong>relaxation of smooth muscles<\/strong> in the airways.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Insulin-like growth hormone<\/span> \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is needed for muscles and their growth, because it supports the activity of growth hormone by <strong>repairing damaged proteins<\/strong> during training.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Brain neurotrophic factor<\/span> (BDNF) \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">takes care of the formation of <strong>new cells in the brain,<\/strong> which improves <strong>cognitive function.<\/strong> During intensive training, you not only ensure the production of growth hormone and insulin-like growth hormone, but also BDNF, which is beneficial for cells in the brain.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-cvi\u010denie-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Hormones and exercise\" class=\"wp-image-178413\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Hormones and exercise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-cvi\u010denie-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-cvi\u010denie-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-cvi\u010denie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-cvi\u010denie-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hormones and muscle growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Hormones perform many functions in the body and some of them are related to muscles and body weight. <strong>Anabolic and catabolic<\/strong> processes take place in the body, in which certain hormones are present. <strong>Anabolism<\/strong> is the process by which <strong>small molecules<\/strong> become <strong>complex<\/strong> with the help of energy obtained by catabolism. Conversely, <strong>catabolism<\/strong> occurs during digestion, when <strong>molecules are broken down<\/strong> and the body uses them as a source of energy. Anabolic processes include, for example, the <strong>growth of muscle mass or bones.<\/strong> In catabolism, large molecules are broken down into smaller ones, such as <strong>proteins into amino acids.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[29] [30] [31]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">The following hormones are present in anabolism and catabolism <\/span><span class=\"tadv-color\">[29]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Anabolism<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">testosterone, estrogen, growth hormone and insulin<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Catabolism<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">adrenaline, cortisol, glucagon and cytokines<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Anabolic state&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is desirable for athletes and active people who want to <strong>gain<\/strong> (and also maintain) <strong>muscle mass<\/strong>. They follow a nutritional program that aims to <strong>provide enough nutrients<\/strong> before and after training to <strong>provide fuel<\/strong> for training and <strong>maintain anabolic state<\/strong>. In addition to diet, however, another factor is an important part of the anabolic state \u2013 <strong>sleep<\/strong>.<\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[32]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-rast-svalov-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Hormones and muscle growth\" class=\"wp-image-178426\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Hormones and muscle growth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-rast-svalov-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-rast-svalov-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-rast-svalov-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/horm\u00f3ny-a-rast-svalov-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hormonal changes in men and muscle growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Probably the first major hormonal changes in a man\u2019s life begin at <strong>puberty<\/strong>. In the hypothalamus, the <strong>production of the hormone gonadotropin begins,<\/strong> which causes <strong>an increase in testosterone levels.<\/strong> By the way, gonadotropin in puberty also affects <strong>women and estrogen production.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[34]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Testosterone is an important hormone that affects several functions and its levels change throughout life. It rises during puberty and reaches its <strong>peak<\/strong> at the <strong>end of adolescence.<\/strong> A phase of decline follows, and after the age of 30, it is natural for testosterone to decline every year. Its level is also important for <strong>muscle growth and strength.<\/strong> It affects DNA receptors, which causes <strong>protein synthesis<\/strong> and increases transmitters, thereby promoting <strong>tissue growth<\/strong> and, last but not least, increasing <strong>growth hormone<\/strong> levels. The effect of testosterone is complex and, in addition to muscle, it also has something to do with <strong>fat metabolism<\/strong> or <strong>bone density.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[33]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC_3293-min-1124x1062.jpg\" alt=\"Hormonal changes in men and muscle growth\" class=\"wp-image-178487\" width=\"843\" height=\"797\" title=\"Hormonal changes in men and muscle growth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC_3293-min-1124x1062.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC_3293-min-400x378.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC_3293-min-1536x1451.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC_3293-min-2048x1935.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Another case of hormonal changes in a man\u2019s life can be <strong>a hormonal imbalance.<\/strong> In addition to <strong>natural reasons,<\/strong> such as <strong>puberty<\/strong> or <strong>aging<\/strong>, there are others, such as <strong>lack of exercise, poor lifestyle<\/strong> or <strong>stress<\/strong>. Symptoms include <strong>lack of energy, decreased sexual desire, low sperm count, reduced hair growth and more.<\/strong> Imbalances can occur at any time in life, and even already in <strong>one\u2019s 30s.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[35] [36]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Hormonal imbalance may be slightly inconsistent, so it is difficult to recognize it from time to time. There are 5 symptoms that indicate an imbalance and may be due to <strong>reduced testosterone levels<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[37]<\/span><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>low libido<\/li><li>erectile dysfunction<\/li><li>gynecomastia (breast enlargement)<\/li><li>muscle loss and fat gain<\/li><li>mood swings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Another topic that is often discussed is <strong>\u201cmale menopause\u201d<\/strong>. This term refers to <strong>a decrease in androgens and testosterone<\/strong>, as well as delayed-onset <strong>hypogonadism<\/strong>. Although the term \u201cmenopause\u201d is used, these hormonal changes are <strong>different<\/strong> in men. The end of ovulation and rapid production of hormones occurs <strong>in women<\/strong> in a relatively <strong>short period of time,<\/strong> but <strong>in men<\/strong> it is a gradual <strong>longer decline.<\/strong> Symptoms include decreased <strong>muscle mass and physical weakness, increased fat, difficulty concentrating, depression, infertility<\/strong> or <strong>erectile dysfunction.<\/strong> It is said that life has its highs and falls, in the case of testosterone it starts with puberty and ends with the male version of menopause.<\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[38] [39]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hormonal changes in women and their effect on muscles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Hormonal changes during life affect both sexes, and women are no exception. Hormone levels are high after birth, but fall within a few months and <strong>increase significantly<\/strong> during <strong>puberty<\/strong>. In men, <strong>gonadotropin<\/strong> triggers testosterone production and in women estrogen production. <strong>The onset of menstruation<\/strong> is also associated with puberty. Puberty in girls lasts about <strong>3-4 years<\/strong> and just as a fun fact, African American and Hispanic girls start puberty slightly earlier.<\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[40]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Hormonal changes also occur during the menstrual cycle. <strong>Estrogen<\/strong> levels <strong>fall and rise up to 2 times<\/strong> during the cycle. The first increase in estrogen during the middle follicular phase and decreases after ovulation, the second increase occurs in the middle luteal phase and decreases at the end of the cycle. Regarding the reproductive years in a woman\u2019s life, it is necessary to mention <strong>PMS (premenstrual syndrome)<\/strong> and its symptoms. PMS is considered to be all <strong>pre-period symptoms,<\/strong> such as <strong>mood swings, tenderness, anxiety, anger, convulsions, breast tenderness,<\/strong> or <strong>diarrhea<\/strong>. Some experts believe that <strong>mood swings are associated with hormones,<\/strong> and that certain hormone metabolites in the brain may be responsible for mood swings, or that hormone metabolism is already different in some women. Other scientists are of the opinion that mood swings may not immediately mean fluctuations in hormone levels. That certainly cannot be said yet. Either way, women seem to experience more frequent hormone fluctuations than men.<\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[41] [42]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><strong>Menopause<\/strong> is a crucial period in a woman\u2019s life when hormonal changes occur. <strong>Around the age of 50,<\/strong> the ovaries <strong>reduce the production<\/strong> of the hormones <strong>estrogen and progesterone.<\/strong> Menopause is defined as a period of <strong>12 months or more<\/strong> without a menstrual cycle. It is manifested by <strong>hot flushes, decreased libido, depression, vaginal dryness<\/strong> or <strong>osteoporosis<\/strong>.<\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[42] [43]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4845-1124x822.jpg\" alt=\"Hormonal changes in women and their effect on muscles\" class=\"wp-image-178502\" width=\"843\" height=\"617\" title=\"Hormonal changes in women and their effect on muscles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4845-1124x822.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4845-400x292.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4845-1536x1123.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4845-2048x1497.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">According to scientists, <strong>estrogen<\/strong> is a kind of <strong>regulator of muscle cell viability<\/strong> and <strong>muscle energy metabolism.<\/strong> Estrogen production is stopped by menopause, which has an impact on the <strong>deterioration of muscle condition,<\/strong> in addition, there is a higher <strong>risk of metabolic diseases<\/strong> after menopause. You can reduce this risk with a healthy lifestyle, but it will not affect your estrogen levels. In addition to muscles, menopause has a more complex impact, because as you start losing muscles, <strong>bone density is lost too and the risk of osteoporosis increases.<\/strong> Needless to say, changes in density potentially increase the possibility of <strong>fractures<\/strong>. As if that wasn\u2019t enough, in addition to muscles and bones, it also affects the <strong>joints<\/strong>, which are <strong>painful and stiff<\/strong> due to changes. The human body will never be young again, but you can <strong>alleviate<\/strong> these symptoms with <strong>regular exercise.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[44] [45]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment of hormonal imbalance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">There are various <strong>medications<\/strong> for treating hormonal imbalances, but you can also reduce the <strong>risk and symptoms<\/strong> of the imbalance by <strong>changing your lifestyle<\/strong> or <strong>using natural supplements.<\/strong> <strong>Regular exercise, a balanced diet, stress control<\/strong> or maintaining <strong>an optimal body weight<\/strong> are just some of the changes that can help. However, you can also try <strong>natural ways<\/strong> such as <strong>ginseng<\/strong> and <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-tricolor-maca-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>maca<\/strong><\/a> for <strong>erectile dysfunction.<\/strong> Ginseng can also be beneficial for <strong>menopausal symptoms<\/strong> such as anxiety, sleep disorders or irritability. <strong>Hot flushes<\/strong> caused by menopause can be treated with <strong>red clover, evening primrose oil<\/strong> or <strong>black cohosh<\/strong>.<\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[36]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"46066,43312,8031,43117,29950,\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lie\u010dba-hormon\u00e1lnej-nerovnov\u00e1hy-899x1124.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment of hormonal imbalance\" class=\"wp-image-178400\" width=\"674\" height=\"843\" title=\"Treatment of hormonal imbalance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lie\u010dba-hormon\u00e1lnej-nerovnov\u00e1hy-899x1124.jpg 899w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lie\u010dba-hormon\u00e1lnej-nerovnov\u00e1hy-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lie\u010dba-hormon\u00e1lnej-nerovnov\u00e1hy-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lie\u010dba-hormon\u00e1lnej-nerovnov\u00e1hy-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lie\u010dba-hormon\u00e1lnej-nerovnov\u00e1hy-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in the topic of hormones and do you want to get a broader overview of glands and their hormone production? As a bonus, we give you a general overview of glands and hormones \u201cfrom the brain to the pelvic part of the body\u201d. The endocrine system includes these glands <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1] [2] [5 &#8211; 23]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hypothalamus<\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">a small part of the brain the size of a pea that is complex and <strong>controls several areas<\/strong> and processes, such as <strong>body temperature<\/strong>or <strong>appetite<\/strong>, and also <strong>regulates the activity of other glands.<\/strong> It produces several hormones, such as <strong>dopamine, somatostatin<\/strong> or <strong>vasopressin<\/strong>. One of the key functions of the hypothalamus is to maintain <strong>homeostasis<\/strong> (stability of the organism to its proper functioning).<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Pineal gland<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">located in the middle of the brain above the thalamus, and is responsible for the production of <strong>melatonin<\/strong>. Melatonin <strong>controls<\/strong> our <strong>\u201cinternal clock\u201d<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Pituitary gland<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is located <strong>below the hypothalamus<\/strong> and produces several hormones, such as <strong>growth hormone, oxytocin or prolactin.<\/strong> The pituitary gland produces hormones responsible for <strong>growth, reproduction,<\/strong> and in addition <strong>affects other glands.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Thyroid and parathyroid glands<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">both located in <strong>the front of the neck.<\/strong> The thyroid gland has a \u201cbutterfly shape\u201d and produces hormones responsible for <strong>metabolism<\/strong>, it also controls <strong>muscle and heart activity<\/strong> or digestion. <strong>Parathyroid glands<\/strong> are important for proper <strong>calcium levels,<\/strong>which is useful for muscles, bones and the nervous system. These glands produce the hormones <strong>calcitonin, parahormone, T3 and T4.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Thymus&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">you may not be very familiar with this gland, because it is located between the lungs and only works until puberty. It takes care of the production of <strong>thymopoietin<\/strong> or thymosin, and it is thymosin that stimulates the production of T-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that protect against infections and viruses.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Liver <\/strong>\u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">The main function of the liver is to <strong>filter the blood,<\/strong> but it also takes care of the balance of <strong>sex and thyroid hormones<\/strong> or <strong>cortisone<\/strong>. The liver also ensures the removal of excess from the body, and if it cannot fully perform it, there is a risk of emotional imbalance. The liver produces <strong>insulin-like growth hormone (IGF) and thrombopoietin.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><strong>Stomach<\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">hormones such as <strong>ghrelin, gastrin<\/strong> or <strong>histamine<\/strong> are also produced in the stomach. <strong>Gastrin<\/strong> stimulates the release of<strong> gastric acid,<\/strong>which can break down food and absorb some nutrients. <strong>Ghrelin<\/strong> stimulates appetite, the secretion of growth hormone, but it also plays a role in controlling insulin release. <strong>Histamine<\/strong> plays an important role in the development of allergic reactions, and histamines are hormones whose role is to rid the body of unwanted substances \u2013 allergens.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Pancreas<\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is responsible for the production of <strong>insulin<\/strong>, but also <strong>glucagon and somatostatin.<\/strong> The pancreas is especially important for insulin, which regulates <strong>the absorption of glucose<\/strong> from the bloodstream.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Adrenal glands<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">a pair of glands that produce <strong>adrenaline, norepinephrine, glucocorticoids and androgens.<\/strong> Adrenal hormones play an important role in controlling <strong>blood pressure<\/strong> and <strong>heart rate<\/strong> or stress response.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Kidneys<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">have several functions, such as maintaining the chemical balance in the blood, the fluid content in the body and the levels of minerals such as sodium and potassium. In addition, the kidneys produce the hormones <strong>calcitriol, erythropoietin<\/strong> or prostaglandins. <strong>Calcitriol<\/strong> is a biologically active <strong>form of vitamin D,<\/strong> which is important for our bones, immune system or stimulating dietary calcium intake. <strong>Erythropoietin<\/strong> is useful in the bone marrow for the production of red blood cells.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Ovaries<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">take care of the production of <strong>estrogens and progesterone,<\/strong> and simply put, the health of female reproductive organs.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Uterus<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">produces <strong>prolactin and relaxin,<\/strong> with prolactin being the \u201cmilk hormone\u201d responsible for milk production \u2013 lactation, and is made in several glands in the body. <strong>Relaxin<\/strong> prepares the wall of the uterus for pregnancy, but men also have relaxin that comes from the prostate.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Testicles<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">are responsible for the production of <strong>androgens, estradiol and inhibin, but also<\/strong> the most important hormone that is secreted in the testicles, <strong>testosterone<\/strong>. It is needed for sperm production, but it can also account for typically masculine traits such as deepening of the voice and growth of hair.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more about the importance and function of hormones? Interesting information about testosterone and progesterone can be found in the article \u2013 <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-do-testosterone-and-progesterone-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How do testosterone and progesterone affect weight loss and muscle growth?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only a healthy diet and training affect muscle growth and maintaining optimal weight. Hormone levels also play a role here, which significantly affects the quality of life and health of men and women. Natural hormonal changes, such as puberty or menopause, cannot be altered, but imbalances caused by lack of exercise or stress can be addressed symptomatically. We believe that the article has enriched your awareness of the effects of hormones on muscles and overall health. 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