1. Insulin: Insulin happens to be the primary storage hormone of the body and gets produced by the pancreas. Insulin helps in storage of glucose. Insulin gets secreted in small amount throughout the day and in larger amounts post meals. This hormone then converts glucose from food into your cells for either energy or storage, depending on body’s requirement. Insulin resistance is linked to obesity, Type 2 Diabetes etc. Insulin sensitivity on the other hand is the body cells sensitivity to insulin and can be improved by exercisingregularly, improving sleeping habits, having diet that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, etc.
2. Leptin: Leptin is a fullness hormone that works by telling our hypothalamus regarding our appetite, and informs it when it is full. People who are obese experience leptin resistance, which means that the brain does not receive the signal of stopping to eat. One can improve the leptin levels by maintaining a healthy weight, improving the quality of sleep, exercising regularly.
3. Ghrelin: Ghrelin is essentially the opposite of leptin. It’s the hunger hormone that sends a message to hypothalamus indicating that our stomach is empty and needs food. Ghrelin levels can be maintained by maintaining a moderate body weight, by getting a good quality sleep and by eating in regular intervals.
4.  Cortisol: Cortisol is known as the stress hormone and is produced by your adrenal glands.During times of stress, this hormone triggers an increase in heart rate and energy levels. Proper sleep, regular exercise, practising mindfulness, maintaining a moderate body weight, eating a balanced diet.
5. Estrogen: Estrogen is a sex hormone responsible for regulating the female reproductive system, as well as the immune, skeletal, and vascular systems. Estrogen levels can be managed by exercising regularly and following a balanced diet.
6. Neuropeptide Y: Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a hormone produced by cells in your brain and nervous system that stimulates appetite and decreases energy expenditure in response to fastingor stress. NPY can be maintained at a low level by exercising and eating nutritious diet.
7. Glucagon-like peptide-1: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone produced in our gut when nutrients enter our intestines. It plays a major role in keeping blood sugar levels and making you feel full. Maintaining a proper weight, having a balanced meal and exercising regularly can help in maintaining the GLP-1 levels.
8. Cholecystokinin: Like GLP-1, cholecystokinin (CCK) is a fullness hormone produced by cells in your gut after a meal. It’s important for energy production, protein synthesis, digestion and other bodily functions. It also increases the release of the fullness hormone leptin. To increase CCK levels it is advisable to eat plenty of protein and to exercise.
9. Peptide YY: Peptide YY (PYY) is another gut hormone that decreases appetite. To raise the PYY levels it is important to exercise regularly and having a well-rounded meal.

Posted By Mr. Subhabrata Bhattacharjee, Lifestyle Coach, Founder Director, Mantra