Meet the female hormone that keeps you lean and strong
When most of us think about estrogen, we think about how it gives women curves and squishy bits that are beloved by men the world over. Or we think about the hormone in reproductive terms only, i.e., pink-cheeked babies and keeping the species going.All of our reproductive hormones, especially estrogen, play a key role in many of our body’s critical functions, including cholesterol levels, blood circulation, bone density, and heart, and brain health.
Estrogen can even impact how easy it is to lose weight and get fit. For example, when it comes to exercise and fitness, estrogen impacts:
- Muscle strength
- Exercise recovery
- Metabolism