शरीर स्मार्ट है, खुद हार्मोन बैलेंस कर लेता है: सप्लीमेंट सबके लिए जरूरी नहीं, जीवनशैली अच्छी रखें, क्या नहीं खाना है

Expert said- do not trust the misleading claims being made on social media, it can cause harm.

Recently, a video was posted on social media in America that eating more cocoa every day balances the body’s hormones. People also believed this claim. Endocrinologist Dr. Taraneh Nazem says, more cocoa can affect sleep and heart beats.

She said that social media is full of posts promoting supplements to fix problems like hormonal health, low energy, poor sleep. Dr. Taraneh says, our body is smart, it balances things on its own. Hormone health can be maintained better with a right lifestyle and good diet.

Stress can worsen hormone levels, get enough sleep… some foods are helpful, but it is important to consult an expert

1. Thyroid: It controls energy levels, temperature, weight and metabolism in the body. Clinical Nutrition Coordinator Perry Halperin says, if there is a problem related to thyroid, consult a doctor. He can prescribe medicine for it. Helpful food: Minerals like iron, selenium, zinc and iodine. You will find good amount of it in Brazil nuts, cereals and dairy products. 2. Cortisol: The body releases this hormone when there is physical or emotional stress. It is also called stress hormone. Its level is high in the morning, it decreases by night so that we can sleep. When this rhythm is disturbed, weight starts increasing along with fatigue. Functional diet expert Katie Hadley says, do not take supplements without doctor’s advice. Helpful food: Magnesium and vitamin B help in balancing cortisol. Benefit from plant-based diet. Cortisol level can also be reduced by reducing soda and sugar. 3. Melatonin: Keeps the sleep-wake cycle correct. Also called sleep hormone. Keeping calm before going to sleep, avoiding caffeine or alcohol increases the production of melatonin. Helpful foods: Cherry juice and foods containing tryptophan amino acid, such as eggs, cheese, yogurt and quinoa. Oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds also increase melatonin levels. 4. Serotonin: It is also called the mood hormone. Depression occurs due to low serotonin levels. Helpful foods: Foods containing tryptophan amino acid, tofu, spinach and products made from cocoa help in increasing its level. 5. Insulin: Reduces the sugar level in the blood. Its deficiency causes diabetes. Helpful foods: Bitter gourd activates the pancreas, increases insulin release. Apart from fenugreek and cinnamon, plant-based proteins are also effective. Dr. Alex Robles, an endocrinologist at Columbia University, says that if the sugar level is always high, then it is necessary to take treatment.