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Many of the anabolic effects of growth hormone are thought to be mediated by insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18500379), which is synthesized primarily in the liver but also in skeletal muscle in response to growth hormone.

“One study found that higher urinary BPA levels were associated with lower testosterone and altered estrogen metabolism. DEHP, a common type of phthalate, disrupts the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, the body’s hormone regulation system.”

“FoundMyFitness Topic - Vitamin D – Vitamin D is a hormone that plays critical roles in many physiological processes, such as blood pressure regulation, immune function, and cell growth. Episodes: Peter Attia, M.D., on Macronutrient Thresholds for Longevity and Performance, Cancer & More.”

“Oxidative stress and inflammation. Appetite-regulating hormones and beta-cell function. Markers of mitochondrial biogenesis.”

“A follow-up study found that the effects of photobiomodulation endured six years later. Another study demonstrated a reduced medication dose required for thyroid hormone replacement therapy nine months after treatment.”

“Circadian rhythms, the body’s 24-hour cycles of biological, hormonal, and behavioral patterns, modulate a wide array of physiological processes, including the body’s production of hormones that regulate sleep, hunger, metabolism, and others.”

“Increasing potassium intake also reduces the activity of a hormone known as aldosterone, which normally promotes sodium and fluid retention. Potassium also promotes vasodilation—a relaxation and widening of arteries—which lowers blood pressure.”

“Whereas fasting turns off multiple pathways associated with aging, such as mTOR, IGF-1, growth hormone, and others, eating for optimal fitness activates these important processes. This Aliquot features Drs. Guido Kroemer, Dominic D'Agostino, Valter Longo, Peter Attia, and Rhonda Patrick.”

“Obesity promotes inflammation and elevated levels of the hormones estrogen and insulin, which may lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. Acting as growth factors, both estrogen and insulin can promote tumor cell growth, as well as undermine the innate defense system that removes damaged cells from the body.”