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Understanding the Hormone-Weight Connection
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Hormone and Weight: Achieve Optimal Body Composition and Well-being
At Hormone Correction, we understand the critical role that hormones play in maintaining a healthy weight and overall well-being. Hormonal imbalances can disrupt your body’s natural metabolism, leading to weight gain or difficulty in losing weight despite your best efforts. Our specialized services focus on restoring hormonal balance to help you achieve your desired body composition and improve your overall health.
Understanding the Hormone-Weight Connection
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate numerous functions in your body, including metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. When your hormones are in balance, your body can efficiently utilize and burn calories, leading to a healthy weight. However, imbalances in hormones such as insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones can contribute to weight gain, fat accumulation, and difficulties in losing weight.
It’s important to recognize that achieving adequate weight loss goes beyond just diet and exercise. Optimizing your hormones plays a crucial role in regulating your metabolism and promoting effective fat loss. Here’s a brief description of how different hormones can impact fat accumulation:
Insulin is a major regulator of energy in the body. It moves energy molecules, sugars and fats inside the cells. If a molecule of sugar did not get burned inside working muscle cells, it is converted into fat which is deposited into fatty tissues under
influence of insulin. Insulin also is a Scrooge. It prevents fat from freely move from fatty tissue into blood, when there is need for additional energy. The higher the fat content in the body, the higher the Insulin levels are.
When insulin levels are high, as seen in conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome insulin resistance, and insulin resistance fat tends to accumulate in the abdomen. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. Insulin levels typically increase with age,
making hormone optimization even more important.
Cortisol is defense hormone. During fight or flight episode cortisol increases blood sugar level which is beneficial for higher level of performance providing more energy to muscles and brain. However during chronic stress, when increased blood sugar is not immediately burned in the muscles, it is being efficiently deposited as fat. Elevated cortisol levels can contribute to fat accumulation in the trunk, lower neck, and face, while causing thinning of the legs. Cortisol levels tend to increase with age, which can make weight loss more challenging.
Thyroid hormone speeds up chemical reactions in the body, including utilization of fats and sugars. Low levels of thyroid hormones can make it difficult to lose weight, even when following a strict diet. It can lead to a slower metabolic rate. Unfortunately, thyroid hormone production tends to decline with age.
When estrogen levels are high or unopposed by progesterone, which happens during early menopause, fat accumulation can occur in the lower abdomen, thighs, and breasts, the places, where females have more fat than males. Estrogen dominance, often seen during menopause when progesterone levels decline prior to the decline of estrogens, can contribute to formation of abdominal fat .
That happens in men as well, as testosterone converts to estrogen in the fatty tissues especially in the abdominal fat, creating higher than normal estrogen levels.
Low levels of testosterone can result in decreased muscle mass, and decreased desire for physical activity. This leads to decreased need for calories and increased fat accumulation in the abdomen, thighs, and breasts. Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, making hormone optimization crucial for maintaining a healthy body
composition.
Decreased levels of melatonin can lead to a decreased activity of thyroid hormone, which can affect metabolism and weight management. Melatonin levels tend to decline with age.
Low levels of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) can result in increased abdominal fat. DHEA opposes the actions of cortisol. Unfortunately, DHEA levels also decrease with age.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids from 2 to 50. Amino acid chains longer than 50, 51 or more, are called polypeptides. Some well known hormones are polypeptides for example Insulin and Growth Hormone are polypeptides. Proteins are long polypeptides, folded into 3-dimentional structure. Picture a chain stretched and clumped. Some peptides play important hormone-like roles in the body.
Semaglutide is a peptide that was used previously to treat diabetes. Recently we started to use Semaglutide as weight loss medication with high level of success. Semaglutide decreases appetite without increasing heart rate and blood pressure, unwanted side effects of Phentermine-like drugs. Semaglutide not only decreases appetite, it also slows food passage through stomach drastically decreasing amount of food needed to achieve satiety. This actions result in fast weight loss. Important feature of Semaglutide is that it can be used long-term, in contrast with phentermine.
CJC-1295 is a peptide that effectively increase the release of Growth Hormone (GH) from Pituitary Gland. According with latest research after single dose scientists saw increases in GH concentrations by 2- to 10-fold for 6 days or more and in mean plasma IGF-I concentrations by 1.5- to 3-fold for 9-11 days. The estimated half-life of CJC-1295 was 5.8-8.1 days. After multiple CJC-1295 doses, mean IGF-I levels remained above baseline for up to 28 d. No serious adverse reactions were reported. Growth hormone moves fat from fatty tissue into blood and IGF-1 increases growth of muscles.CJC-1295 is significantly less expensive than Growth Hormone.
BPC-157 is a peptide that promotes healing of traumatized ligaments, tendons and muslces. It has profound effect reducing aches and pains of the back, neck and joints. It had been used to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. BPC-157 promoted healing and restored functions of the brain after stroke in experimental animals. It is banned by World Anti-doping Agency in 2022 apparently because of it’s ability to increase integrity of musculo-skeletal system at loads that otherwise would cause trauma.
AOD-9604 is a part of Growth Hormone molecule which is responsible for lipolysis (the process of enabling fat from fat deposits to be moved into blood and utilized by muscles). This function of AOD-9604 is now being researched to develop new weight loss-fat loss medication. The second function of this peptide is it’s ability to be converted into Endorphin, the body natural opioid, which is the most potent pain killer known to science. AOD-9604 was banned by World Anti-doping Agency in 2011
Epitalon is an active part of Epithalamin, the extract of bovine Pineal Gland. In clinical studies, Epitalon had been proven to increase the length of telomeres. The lenght of Telomeres (end portion of chromosomes) determines the longevity of the cell. Studies involving aged humans found improvement of physical endurance, sleep and carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. When compared to control, treated group had 50% lower rate of cardiovascular mortality, a 50% lower rate of cardiovascular failure, serious respiratory disease and a 28% lower rate of overall mortality.
PT-141 also known as Bremelanotide is a peptide that is causing increase in sexual desire and improvement of erections. It is approved by FDA to treat sexual disfunction in females, but also effective in males.
Our Approach to Hormone-Related Weight Management
At Hormone Correction, we take a comprehensive and personalized approach to address hormone-related weight issues. Our expert team, led by Dr. Mikhail Berman, will conduct a thorough evaluation of your hormone levels and assess your medical history, lifestyle, and dietary habits. This comprehensive assessment allows us to identify any underlying hormonal imbalances that may be contributing to your weight concerns.
Based on the evaluation, we develop a tailored treatment plan to restore hormonal balance and optimize your body composition. Our approach may include:
Hormone Optimization: We use advanced hormone therapy techniques to restore optimal hormone levels in your body. This may involve the use of bioidentical hormones, which are chemically identical to the hormones naturally produced in your body. By balancing hormones such as insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones, we can help improve your metabolism and facilitate weight loss.
Lifestyle Modifications: We provide guidance on making positive lifestyle changes that support healthy weight management. This includes recommendations for balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, stress reduction techniques, and adequate sleep. These lifestyle modifications work in synergy with hormone optimization to enhance your body’s ability to maintain a healthy weight.
Individualized Treatment: We recognize that each person is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for hormone-related weight management. Our treatment plans are customized to address your specific hormonal imbalances, weight goals, and personal preferences. We work closely with you to develop a plan that is realistic, sustainable, and effective for long-term success.
Ongoing Monitoring and Support: Our commitment to your success extends beyond the initial treatment. We provide regular monitoring of your hormone levels, body composition, and overall progress to ensure that your treatment plan is optimized for your changing needs. Our team is always available to provide support, answer your questions, and make adjustments as necessary.
Benefits of Hormone-Related Weight Management
By addressing the hormonal factors contributing to weight gain or weight loss resistance, you can experience a range of benefits, including:
- Improved metabolism and fat burning efficiency
- Increased energy and vitality
- Enhanced muscle tone and body composition
- Reduced cravings and improved appetite control
- Better stress management and hormonal resilience
- Enhanced overall well-being and self-confidence
- Take Control of Your Weight and Hormonal Balance
If you have been struggling with weight management despite your best efforts, Hormone Correction is here to help. Dr. Mikhail Berman and our dedicated team are committed to restoring hormonal balance and optimizing your body composition to help you achieve your weight goals. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and embark on a personalized journey towards a healthier, happier you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hormones play a vital role in regulating metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. Imbalances in hormones such as insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, estrogen, testosterone, melatonin, and DHEA can contribute to weight gain or difficulties in losing weight.
Cortisol, known as the stress hormone, can promote fat accumulation, particularly in the trunk, lower neck, and face. High cortisol levels can also lead to muscle breakdown and thinning of the legs.
Low levels of DHEA, which opposes the actions of cortisol, can result in increased abdominal fat. DHEA levels decline with age.
Yes, restoring hormonal balance through hormone optimization can have a significant impact on weight management. By addressing hormonal imbalances, optimizing hormone levels, and improving overall hormone function, it becomes easier to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
By optimizing hormones, individuals can experience improved metabolism, increased energy, enhanced body composition, better appetite control, improved stress management, and overall well-being.
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