Obesity is a condition wherein an individual has too much body fat and it increases the risk of several other diseases and health conditions. These include heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea and certain cancers. Obesity is considered to be the new global health epidemic which has reached alarming levels, with nearly 40% of the adult population worldwide being classified as overweight or obese.
There are several reasons that can cause obesity, one of them being hormonal imbalances. Speaking to Times Now, Dr Mahak Sharma, Chief of Lab (Gurugram) at Metropolis Healthcare Limited shares how hormonal imbalances play a pivotal role in the development and persistence of obesity. Dr Sharma said, “The growing body of research points towards the connections between hormones like insulin, leptin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones and obesity.
It is now being emphasised that hormonal regulation of appetite, fat storage and energy metabolism is a key driver of obesity, particularly when hormonal dysfunction goes unrecognised or untreated.” The Role Of Hormones In Weight Regulation Hormones help in the regulation of various functions including metabolism, hunger, fat storage and energy use. It is important to have a balance of these hormones as ut helps in maintaining a healthy body weight.
“When this balance is disrupted by factors such as genetics, environment or unhealthy lifestyle, it can lead to significant uncon.