I explained this is not a character flaw it is chemistry and hormones: Aromatase in adipose converts testosterone to estrogen reduced testosterone, increased estrogen fatigue, mood changes, lower muscle mass, more abdominal fat, impaired sperm and erectile function Cortisol and insulin under chronic stress and poor sleep elevate appetite (comfort foods), drive fat storage (especially visceral), and magnify insulin resistance (Bornstein et al., 2018) Ghrelin-Leptin-GLP-1 axis : Ghrelin increases hunger Leptin resistance blunts satiety signals Impaired GLP-1 signaling reduces fullness Chronic inflammation from adipokines fuels metabolic dysfunction His struggle is biochemical, not moral
Estrogens and phytoestrogens in body functions
They seek out fat, directing it away from the liver and ensuring it's used as fuel for energy rather than sticking around unwanted
Understanding more about the biochemistry and studies might not be for everyone, but for those that do want to invest the time, we want to do our part to elevate the conversation. With these things in mind, lets get started