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# How Food Affects Hormones

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The food you eat not only provides energy but also acts as the building blocks for organs, tissues, enzymes, and hormones in your body. It plays a crucial role in hormone production and their interaction with your body.

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• How acute and chronic energy deficits and surpluses can affect your hormones

• The importance of meeting the minimum requirements for the three macronutrients - fat, carbohydrates, and protein

• How key nutrients like iodine, magnesium and zinc may affect your hormones

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