Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers released from glands into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth and development, metabolism, and reproductive processes. They are essential for proper bodily function and health. For example, hormones such as insulin, cortisol, and testosterone help to regulate metabolism and…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 26× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Hormones are chemical messengers released from glands into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth and development, metabolism, and reproductive processes. They are essential for proper bodily function and health. For example, hormones such as insulin, cortisol, and testosterone help to regulate metabolism and appetite, while the sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone regulate reproductive health. Hormone imbalance can lead to medical complications and a disruption of normal bodily processes. Therefore, it is important to maintain a balance of hormones and seek medical advice when hormones are out of balance.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 26 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Steroids.

Journal editorial board
Rosario Barone · Italy Haewon Byeon · South Korea Terry D Hinds · United States

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