5 hormones and their impact on brain health



Published on Jan 26, 2024 06:41 PM IST

  • From estrogen to insulin, here are five hormones and their impact on brain health and brain function. Know from the expert here.

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Published on Jan 26, 2024 06:41 PM IST

Hormones are chemical messengers or neurotransmitters that have direct influence on health. They also influence brain function and regulation of mood, cognition and stress responses. “This intricate connection means that hormonal imbalances can significantly impact mental health, affecting everything from emotional regulation to memory and decision-making processes,” wrote Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap. Here are five hormones and their impact on brain health.(Unsplash)

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Thyroid hormones: Thyroid hormones help in regulating metabolism and improving brain development, especially during infancy. (Unsplash)
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Thyroid hormones: Thyroid hormones help in regulating metabolism and improving brain development, especially during infancy. (Unsplash)

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Cortisol: This hormone helps in managing stress, mood and fear responses. It also helps in regulating memory formation, sleep-wake cycle and alertness.(Unsplash)
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Cortisol: This hormone helps in managing stress, mood and fear responses. It also helps in regulating memory formation, sleep-wake cycle and alertness.(Unsplash)

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Insulin: This hormone helps in facilitating the uptake of glucose by brain cells and is important for memory and cognitive functioning. (Unsplash)
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Insulin: This hormone helps in facilitating the uptake of glucose by brain cells and is important for memory and cognitive functioning. (Unsplash)

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Estrogen: This hormone has a direct impact on mood, learning and memory functions. It also helps in promoting neural growth and elasticity. (Unsplash)
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Estrogen: This hormone has a direct impact on mood, learning and memory functions. It also helps in promoting neural growth and elasticity. (Unsplash)

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Progesterone: This hormone modulates mood and helps in formation of new brain cells. It also has a calming effect on the brain. (Unsplash)
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Progesterone: This hormone modulates mood and helps in formation of new brain cells. It also has a calming effect on the brain. (Unsplash)

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