Most Recognised Hormones

Hormones can be thought of as messengers. They carry “instructions” in chemical format from one cell to another. They influence everything - from mood and energy, to ovulation, milk production, heart rate, appetite, digestion, sleep, and thousands more functions in the brain and body. Although there are more than a hundred hormones in the body, there are some that you may be more familiar with. To find out about the most common hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, click on the menu bar to the left.