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It is important to incorporate Mercury free sea foods for protein source as mercury is endocrine disruptor element for thyroid and estrogen [9]. The protein
requirement depends on different factors like gender, age, physical activity, and
physiological condition like pregnancy or lactation (Fig.  24.4). Grass fed animal
meat, wild fish, organic chicken, and eggs are considered good proteins for endocrine health. Less protein intake has several effects on hormonal production
(Fig. 24.5). But some high fat animal proteins can cause inflammation, damage the
Gut and over stimulation of endocrine glands resulting in abnormal hormonal production [10].
Essential Fatty Acids for Endocrine Health
Fats and cholesterol are used for making structures of hormones. They are essential
for hormone production and function. Healthy dietary fat consumption is important
for normalizing and balancing hormones. There are different types and sources of
dietary fats (Fig. 24.6). Human body requires essential fatty acids from diet because
the body is unable to form them. Brain needs essential fatty acids for its structural
formation to maintain healthy nerves and neural connections. Omega 3 fatty acids
are important for depression treatment. The dietary sources include canola, flaxseed, walnut, and hemp oils. These oils are rich sources of omega-3, alpha linolenic
acid (ALA). Evening primrose oil and hemp seeds are good sources of healthy
omega 6 fatty acids. This is important in reducing hormonal imbalance depression
Fig. 24.4 Protein requirement factors
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