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Hormonal changes

Hormones are chemical messages sent around the body that stimulate physiological change, bringing improved states of function and balance. Insulin, for example, is released after a meal and tells receptor cells around the body to absorb glucose in readiness for future energy demands. Unfortunately, our hormonal efficacy tends to deteriorate as we age.

Insulin is just one of many hormones that comprise our endocrine system, which is responsible for the hormones that control

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