Three Reasons for Hormone Imbalances

There are three main reasons for hormone imbalances. The first reason is the lack of raw materials needed to produce the hormones or regulate their production. For example, the absence of iodine prevents the production of thyroid hormone. The second reason is that certain situations dictate that the body should not produce certain hormones, such as when the body fat levels are too low or too high, leading to a decrease in fertility. The third reason is the presence of unique bottlenecks in energy metabolism that affects the availability of energy for hormone production. These bottlenecks can lead to the brain accurately adjusting hormone levels based on available energy.