3 Important Hormones at Each Age Stage If Deficient, Problems Are Inevitable!

Phyathai Nawamin

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19/10/2021

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3 Important Hormones at Each Age Stage If Deficient, Problems Are Inevitable!

What are Hormones and Why Are They Important to the Body?

“Hormones” are important chemicals in the body produced by various endocrine glands. They function to regulate the activities of cells in the body. Hormones come in many types and have different roles in both men and women. However, as we age, the levels of various hormones in the body decrease, leading to abnormalities and increasing the risk of various diseases.

 

3 Important Hormones at Each Life Stage That May Cause Problems if Deficient

In the 3 stages of life, there are 3 important hormones that we should observe and understand. If symptoms occur at each stage, it may be due to a deficiency of those hormones. Early treatment can then be provided. Hormonal imbalance can affect our health in various ways. Let’s see which life stage requires special attention to certain hormones?

 

1. Working Age: DHEAs Hormone

DHEAs is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is a precursor hormone that the body uses to produce important hormones such as sex hormones like testosterone or estrogen. This hormone is produced at its highest level around the age of 25 and gradually decreases with age. This age is expected to be highly active, but if someone has trouble waking up in the morning, feels unrefreshed, becomes sleepy by mid-morning, and needs sweet drinks, tea, coffee, or caffeine to stimulate alertness, yet feels wide awake and has difficulty sleeping at night, this may indicate adrenal fatigue. This condition can be diagnosed by measuring DHEAs hormone levels, which reflect stress in the body. Testing helps identify abnormalities for proper treatment to restore quality of life and increase daytime vitality.

 

 

2. Middle Age: Thyroid Hormone

The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the middle of the neck. It produces thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism and energy production for daily life. When the thyroid gland malfunctions and produces too much or too little hormone, it affects the body and disrupts metabolism. Subclinical hypothyroidism tends to occur more in middle age due to insufficient rest and stress, which can cause daily life problems. Some people trying to lose weight may eat less and exercise but still fail to lose weight. They may feel sluggish, slow thinking, mentally foggy, and these symptoms may be due to subclinical hypothyroidism. If these symptoms occur, one should see a doctor to check metabolism and determine if subclinical hypothyroidism is present to prevent future diseases.

 

 

3. Menopause: Sex Hormones (Testosterone and Estrogen)

When talking about menopause, sex hormones naturally come to mind. Female sex hormone, estrogen, supports bone and heart function. Male sex hormone, testosterone, is related not only to bone and muscle strength but also to insulin and blood sugar levels, emotional balance, and sleep. Early signs of menopause include mood swings and irritability.

 

Male Sex Hormone (Testosterone) In men during menopause, decisions that were once decisive become hesitant, and feelings of discouragement arise. Physically, weight gain and abdominal fat increase. If hormone levels drop prematurely, it affects muscles and bone mass, increasing the risk of muscle atrophy, bone thinning, erectile dysfunction, and sexual problems.

How to Increase Hormone Levels in Men: Exercise and get enough rest. Choose foods that help increase male hormones, such as zinc-rich foods like oysters.

 

Female Sex Hormone (Estrogen) Women may experience hot flashes from menopause, sweating even when it’s not hot, feeling cold and hot alternately, and increased risk of bone thinning due to decreased bone mass and weaker muscles.

How to Increase Hormone Levels in Women: Eat foods high in estrogen, such as coconut water and soy milk.

If older individuals begin to experience these symptoms and have concerns, they should get hormone testing to address the issue properly before the body deteriorates rapidly and mental health declines, leading to unhappiness.

 

All hormones are important for living at every stage of life. We should prioritize sufficient rest, find activities to relieve stress on days off, and not forget to eat nutritious food combined with regular exercise every week.


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