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Hormones: should we really fear fat?
27 mai 2025
#Hormones #Nutrition #Endocrinology #SHBG
Sex hormones, such as testosterone, estradiol, and SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin), are steroid compounds derived from cholesterol, primarily produced by the gonads. While they are historically associated with reproduction, sexual development, and secondary sexual characteristics, their function goes far beyond these roles. These hormones are involved in immune regulation, muscle mass maintenance, body temperature control, glucose-lipid metabolism, and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Sex hormones, such as testosterone, estradiol, and SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin), are steroid compounds derived from cholesterol, primarily produced by the gonads. While they are historically associated with reproduction, sexual development, and secondary sexual characteristics, their function goes far beyond these roles. These hormones are involved in immune regulation, muscle mass maintenance, body temperature control, glucose-lipid metabolism, and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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Scientific reference
Soltani, S., et al. (2025). The Effect of Low‐Fat Diets Versus High‐Fat Diet on Sex Hormones: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Food Science, 90(5), e70266
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