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Growth hormone is a key hormone that affects the balance of tissues in the body. In childhood, it accelerates the growth of the body, and in adults – a set of muscle mass. Plus, this hormone suppresses the action of insulin and increases the potential of electrolytes (potassium and calcium) – activating fat burning.

Exercise on the horizontal bar is one of the methods to increase growth. By straightening the spine, they allow you to grow a few centimeters – more precisely, improve your posture and visually become taller. A particularly rapid effect is achieved when combined with stretching exercises.

Nutrients is a term borrowed from English, literally meaning “nutrients”. While nutrients are commonly referred to as vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids, in terms of a complete classification, they include proteins, fats, carbohydrates – and even water.

According to WHO, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 has risen dramatically from just 4% in 1975 to just over 18% in 2016. Although excess fat is formed throughout the body, it is most noticeable in the abdomen – largely through the work of hormones responsible for storing excess carbohydrate energy.

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly the carbohydrates in a food (or drink) are absorbed. At the same time, since the composition of drinks mainly includes simple carbohydrates, their glycemic index can be quite high.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 3 adults (30.7%) are overweight. More than 2 in 5 adults (42.4%) have obesity. About 1 in 11 adults (9.2%) have severe obesity. However, obesity is not only an aesthetic problem but also a health risk.

A person’s perception of reality depends not so much on the facts, but on how our brain processes them. In some conditions, the news brings us joy, in others – disappointment. However, the ability to evaluate the world around the dough is related to the chemical balance in the body.

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the human body to regulate biorhythms, wake cycles, and sleep cycles. In fact, it regulates the transition to the deep phase of dreams, due to which it is often called the “sleep hormone”. Melatonin affects the immune and hormonal systems, and its synthesis directly influences levels of cortisol, testosterone, serotonin, and dopamine.

The secret behind coffee, one of the most popular drinks on the planet, is its high amount of caffeine. However, caffeine is found not only in natural coffee but also in its soluble counterpart – in black and green tea. Plus, this substance is found in chocolate and most carbonated drinks.

The reason why it is difficult to give up sweets lies in psychology. Ultimately, sugar is not only a source of fast energy, but it also activates the areas of the brain responsible for pleasure and the production of dopamine – which, ultimately, forms an addiction.