10 Key Hormones And Their Role In Your Body

Aug 10, 2024 Riya Baibhawi

Prolactin

Stimulates milk production in the mammary glands after childbirth and plays a role in reproductive health. Credit: Unsplash

Regulates metabolism, reduces inflammation, and helps the body respond to stress. Credit: Unsplash

Increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supply during the "fight-or-flight" response to stress. Credit: Unsplash

Drives the development of male secondary sexual characteristics and supports muscle mass, bone density, and libido. Credit: Unsplash

Acts as a neurotransmitter that influences mood, motivation, and reward-seeking behavior. Credit: Unsplash

Regulates mood, appetite, and sleep, contributing to feelings of well-being and happiness. Credit: Unsplash

Facilitates the uptake of glucose from the blood into cells, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Credit: Unsplash

Regulate metabolism, energy production, and overall growth and development. Credit: Unsplash

Works alongside adrenaline to increase heart rate and blood pressure in response to stress, and plays a role in attention and focus. Credit: Unsplash

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