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Common Hormones and Their Nicknames

Common Hormones and Their Nicknames

Hormone Nickname(s) Main Role(s)
Adrenaline Fight or Flight Hormone Stress response, increases heart rate
Cortisol Stress Hormone Metabolism, stress adaptation
Insulin Blood Sugar Hormone Lowers blood glucose level
Glucagon Sugar-Raising Hormone Raises blood glucose level
Melatonin Sleep Hormone Regulates circadian rhythm
Oxytocin Love Hormone Social bonding, childbirth, lactation
Testosterone Male Hormone Male traits, muscle mass
Estrogen Female Hormone Female traits, menstrual cycle
Progesterone Pregnancy Hormone Maintains pregnancy, menstrual cycle
Growth Hormone Youth Hormone Growth, regeneration
Prolactin Milk Hormone Milk production
Serotonin Happy Hormone Mood regulation
Dopamine Pleasure Hormone Reward, motivation
Endorphins Natural Painkillers Pain relief, well-being
Thyroid hormone (T3/T4) Metabolic Hormone Controls metabolism
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Calciotropic Hormone Regulates calcium
Aldosterone Salt-Retaining Hormone Sodium balance
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Reproductive Hormone Egg/sperm production
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Ovulation Hormone Triggers ovulation
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Anti-Aging Hormone

Precursor to sex hormones

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