How to Control 6 Important Hormones That Trigger Your Belly Fat Storage?

Are you flabby around the middle and can’t seem to get that stubborn belly fat to go away? I’ve struggled with plenty of diets and workout plans that are guaranteed to burn that fat away, but unless I stayed in the gym 24/7 and stopped eating everything, I’d never seen a single inch disappear from my middle. The bad news is that your struggle in the middle is, mostly likely, due to a hormone problem. The good news is that you can do something about it by regaining control of six hormones that are responsible for increasing belly fat; and you can do it naturally.

Six Hormones and How They Contribute to Belly Fat?

Insulin is a hormone that inhibits the breakdown of fat cells and stimulates the creation of body fat. A high insulin level contributes to a higher level of fat storage and a lower level of fat metabolism.

Estrogen plays a role in contributing to belly fat, because it helps increase the number of alpha-adrenergic receptors in the body. These receptors inhibit the release of fat and facilitate its storage.

Testosterone helps to develop muscle growth. Higher muscle density increases the rate of fat burning, therefore, a lower testosterone level (low T) is a major contributor to belly fat accumulation.

Cortisol is a hormone produced during times of stress. When cortisol levels are high, your body reacts as though you might starve, consequently, it hoards fat. However, its role in belly fat production remains open to a great deal of debate.