Obesity and age. Is there a connection?
NewsWith age, we easier we gain excess weight, control it becomes more and more harder.
There are several reasons for this.
Reduction of muscle mass
Muscles are responsible in our body for metabolism: than their more, the faster calories are burned.
But after 30 years this process slowing down. Each 10 years muscle mass is reduced on average
- women on the 1.5 kg
- in men on the 2 kg
Stress
Frequent experiences and anxiety raise:
- cortisol levels
- blood sugar levels
- insulin production
Cortisol is responsible for transportation glucose muscle cells.
A high level insulin promotes oversaturation cells glucose, its surplus turn into fat.
Hormonal changes
Weight gain can manifest itself in women in different periods of life: during pregnancy. pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as during premenopause and menopause.
- Over the years, women gain weight hurry up men, because thyroid activity and the production of the hormone estrogen decreases.
Lifestyle
Maintain activity with age it becomes harder.
- "Sedentary" work, sedentary rest, lack of sports, malnutrition and overeating – these factors can significantly affect the quality of sleep. affect your weight.
It is important to note that age-related obesity is difficult to control process.
As a general recommendations doctors advise to move more, play sports, be sure to eat properly and in a balanced way, do not overeat.
Take care of your health!
