Hormones…are confusing. They're these little invisible chemicals that ultimately control nearly every major thing our bodies do, like our metabolism, mood, sexual function, and sleep cycles. Lately, they've been getting a lot of attention, especially on the Internet. By now, your FYP has likely fed you the phrase “ hormone balancing ,” a trending term that’s touted as a cure-all for essentially everything.

Some creators on social media discuss them while hustling supplements (Magnesium! Folic acid! Zinc! Ashwagandha! B6! Inositol!) that allegedly balance your hormones to fix mood swings, weight gain, gut issues, lack of energy, allergies, PMS and menopause symptoms, and more. Over on Amazon, you’ll find dozens of books making similar claims; some of which also promote following

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