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β-cell [5]. Both over nutrition and under nutrition are linked with an increased risk
of metabolic syndrome in future [6].
Effect of Carbohydrates on Hormones Production
Carbohydrates are body’s chief source of energy. Some sources of CHO are considered as good due to high fiber content. These are complex CHO and in normal
quantity they do not have any adverse effects on any hormonal production. But
some refine and highly processed simple sugars have adverse effects on insulin
production and body’s metabolism. Insulin production is highly depended on the
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Herbs, Spices
and seeds
Nutritional factors for
balance hormones
Minerals and
Vitamins
Eliminating
Toxins
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Organic
Protien
Healthy
Facts
Low Glycemic
Carbs
Balance Nutrition Plate
Non-Starchy
Vegetables
Essential oils
(A)
(B)
Fig. 24.2 (a) Nutritional factors for balance hormonal production and (b) balance nutritious plate
for hormone harmony
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