Foods and Hormones Both Help Build Muscle Mass

Unfortunately, many adults in our country are plagued by a loss of weight control that has left them dependent upon expensive medications to treat the onset of a wide range of chronic conditions. Metabolic Research Centers were designed to help you resolve the problems that you are having with unwanted weight gain to improve your health and well-being. It is important to reduce harmful stress regardless of the type or source. Since stress is actually inflammatory, the more you reduce it, the better your chances for effective weight control. If the goal is to lose weight and keep it off, and the route to weight loss involves finding the right diet, then measuring hormone levels, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolism function may be the best approach. Contact the MRC nearest you to learn more.

Many common imbalances cannot be fixed by dietary changes alone. If you have not been successful in the past, one or more of the following hormone diets may help you get back on track:

• STRESS HORMONE DIET - Stress leads to an increase in adrenaline and cortisol. If levels of these hormones are too high, it can disrupt the overall balance and contribute to factors such as obesity, changes in mood, and even cardiovascular issues.
• SEX HORMONE DIET - Added sugar is a common ingredient in processed and highly refined food products. Unfortunately, added sugar can raise insulin level, inhibit testosterone production and deplete energy levels. Eliminate sugary drinks, added sugars and processed foods.
• THYROID HORMONE DIET - Every cell in the human body needs thyroid hormones to function properly. Thyroid resistance or autoimmune attacks against a person's own thyroid gland is common with Hashimoto's and Graves' disease where weight gain and weight loss are health issues.
• GROWTH HORMONE DIET - Scientists who study the role of your metabolic response to energy restrictions during weigh loss have identified the growth hormone and the role it plays in bone and tissue growth.
• FAT BURNING DIET - Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are a type of fatty acid that works as a super fuel for your cells. MCT oils are known to boost fat burning, increase mental clarity, improve mood and eliminate stubborn pockets of visceral fat.

While anyone can experience hormonal imbalance at some point in their life, an endocrine gland that is not functioning properly can create nutritional deficiencies and wreak havoc on stable hormonal production.

Numerous studies have found a link between fad dieting and chemical signal resistance that affects a wide range of bodily functions. Even small imbalances can have significant consequences making it tricky to restore a healthy balance quickly. If you suspect that hormonal imbalance may have led to your weight gain, personalize your menu plan to include lots of unprocessed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants. Balanced hormone production is responsible for how you think, feel and look. Yes, this includes how much you weigh and how difficult it is to lose weight with a good menu plan. Certain hormones decline with age but each individual's body responds differently. So, consider how a nutritious diet and specific lifestyle behaviors may help you manage your weight.