Hormones Made Simple (Part 3) By Dr. Eric Berg DC

Recap on Hormones

Hormones

Growth Hormone Increases growth and height in childhood. Increases protein making (protein enhancement). Enhances amino acids in cells. It increases DNA transcription thus increasing RNA thus promoting protein creation IF sufficient amino acids, vitamins, minerals are available. GH decreases the breakdown of protein “Spares Proteins”. Protects against the loss of muscle mass. Different from other hormones in that it doesn’t do its work through a gland, yet to all cells directly. Indirectly effects cartilage. Main fat mobilization hormone (fat burner); uses up fat stores. Promotes ketosis.

What Triggers GH Hypoglycemia (most potent trigger) Fasting Exercise (high intensity) Excitement Trauma Deep sleep Protein intake (arginine): Fish, chicken, beef, lamb, milk, cheese, beans, nutritional yeast, mung bean sprouts.

Growth Hormone Deficiency Can’t tolerate cold Thin collagen Crows feet Thinned skin Dehydration Decreased sweating Difficulty finding veins Atrophy of muscle and heart muscle Loss of vitality

Growth Hormone is a “Protein Sparer”

What Counters GH? Cortisol Lack of Sleep Sugar Liver Damage (fatty liver)

IGF-1 An extension of Growth Hormone. Has the same functions as GH. Works with Insulin to Provide Fuel. Insulin works when you eat and IGF-1 works when you are not eating.

Insulin was never design to work that hard… We only have 20,000 insulin receptors in your liver. But we have 10X that for IGF-1.

How do you know if you have a problem with IGF-1?

Fasting Insulin Comes Back Normal If IGF-1 is low, like it normally is, insulin resistance sets in.

Skin tags, moles & Cysts Insulin is the cause!

Excess insulin also causes High blood pressure PCOD High cholesterol Belly fat Diabetes Urination at night Sleep apnea

High Stress Increases Clots The flight of fight response increases cortisol and adrenaline thus increasing FIBROGEN in the body. This increases the tendency for the body to make blood clots.

Hormonal Interactions Cortisol inhibits Growth Hormone Cortisol inhibits Thyroid Hormone Conversion Cortisol triggers Insulin – Large amounts of insulin is required to counter cortisol’s release of glucose. Cortisol inhibits Testosterone Cortisol triggers Adrenaline Stress triggers…..

Hormonal Interactions Insulin inhibits Growth Hormone Insulin inhibits Thyroid Hormones Insulin inhibits IGF-1 Insulin increase Androgen Insulin resistance causes low insulin, which triggers more cortisol to be released. Sugar triggers…….

Hormonal Interactions Estrogen inhibits Thyroid Hormone Estrogen inhibits Testosterone Estrogen inhibits Growth Hormone

Estrogen Dominance Fibrocystic breast Enlarge breasts Uterine fibroids Breast cancer Endometriosis Cellulite Fluid retention

Controlling Insulin Potassium decreases the need for insulin Vitamin B1 decreases the need for insulin

Insulin helps absorb nutrients

Controlling Estrogen Iodine decreases the estrogen.

Cholesterol Facts Cholesterol is made by all the cells in the body. The body makes 3000mg per day. It’s needed for: cell walls, bile production, vitamin D, brain and nerve function, hormone production, vaginal lubrication. It’s a repair material. Consumption of cholesterol does not increase cholesterol because of the feedback mechanism.

Sex-Hormone-Binding-Globulin SHBG …is a glycoprotein that binds to the two sex hormones: androgen and estrogen. If it is too high, it can alter the estrogen- testosterone balance and keep both hormone unavailable.

Stinging Nettle Suppresses SHBG Blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT Block the conversion of testosterone to estradial Increases free testosterone and DHT but not in the hair or prostate. Great for inflammation, prostate enlargement, hair loss, hayfever and allergies.

Gut Microbes & Hormones Your Gut Bacteria is considered an endocrine gland. You have 5 pounds of bacteria Converts cortisol to androgen. You’re body is 90% non-human. Controls appetite, hormones, metabolism, mood.

What Disrupts Your Bacteria? Birth Control Pills Anti-biotics Stress

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