What is a fat burning hormone?

A fat burning hormone is one of a few hormones in the body that regulate weight control in the body. It is now well known, based on the latest diet research, that certain hormones have a fat burning effect in the body and that others have a fat storing effect. One such hormone is insulin which stores blood sugar as energy in muscles and any excess energy as fat. Most new diets now factor this into their plans and attempt to identify foods which activate fat burning hormones. Other things that activate fat burning hormones is certain types of exercise, keeping a lid on stress levels and getting adequate sleep. ---- Further information on the latest research on Fat Burning Hormones can be found in the two 'Related Links' below.