definition of, 59
and exercise, 233–234
fat-burning (See Glucagon)
fatstoring (See Insulin)
and gender benders, 20–21
and healthy lifestyle, 227–228
making of, 226
in milk, 39
summary of, 78 , 80–83
and weight control, 7 , 18–19
See also Cortisol; DHEA; Estrogen; Glucagon; Growth hormone; Insulin;
Leptin; Progesterone; Sex hormones; Testosterone; Thyroid
Hormones, bioidentical, 254–255, 267
Hormones, synthetic, 267
Human growth hormone. See Growth hormone
Hummus, 317
Hunger, 287
Hypertension, 239 , 268
Hyperthyroidism, 64–65
Hypoglycemia, supplements for, 376
Hypothyroidism, 64
I
Ice cream, 206
Immune system problems, 373
Infertility, 15 , 21
Ingredients, 197–199, 391
Insulin
in balanced diet, 89
and body fat, 66
and exercise, 61 , 233
explanation of, 60–61
and glucagon, 62
and growth hormone, 19 , 66
and high glycemic foods, 93
and leptin, 63
levels of, 247–248
and lowcarb diets, 17
