Not many people realize the influence hormones, such as estrogen have on body weight. The worst part is, just as too much estrogen causes weight gain, low estrogen levels also cause similar issues with weight.

The liver and the gastrointestinal system, both work towards taking care of excess levels of hormones. Hormonal imbalance occurs when these organs do not function properly. Once it is determined that the hormones are imbalanced, detoxification needs to be done to get rid of the toxins in the body. as estrogen have on body weight. The worst part is, just as too much estrogen causes weight gain, low estrogen levels also cause similar issues with weight.

Experts believe that most women usually walk themselves into hormonal dysfunction. They eat too many carbohydrates without eating much protein and this creates a problem with the zinc/copper ratio. Protein is important for the adrenal glands.

Also, with the fear of weight gain, women mostly avoid fats, and many a time, they do not get the necessary fats that the body needs. Only one or two tablespoons or essential fatty acids per day are required to restore hormonal balance in the body. Essential fatty acids are unsaturated fats, such as Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils and they should a part of the diet. These are found in fish oils such as cod, salmon, mackerel; flaxseed and canola oils; vegetable oils, such as corn, peanut, sesame and safflower oils. The most therapeutic Omega-6 oil is found in black currant, evening primrose and borage oils. These oils are converted to prostaglandin’s in the body, which are substances that are like hormones and regulate the metabolic functions in the body.
Physicians also recommend daily vitamin intake to cleanse the body of harmful toxins and pollutants that can actually lead to excessive estrogen production, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, B-complex vitamins as well as magnesium.

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