Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — exercise intolerance

The UK is facing a growing obesity crisis, with two-thirds of adults and a rising number of children classified as overweight or obese. A recent UK Parliament briefing highlights alarming trends, including regional and ethnic disparities and increased risks linked to socioeconomic status. While public health strategies continue to evolve, addressing the hormonal root of weight gain may offer a more effective, personalized solution. ZRT Laboratory’s Weight Management Profile helps uncover hidden hormonal imbalances—such as elevated cortisol, low testosterone, or thyroid dysfunction—that contribute to stubborn fat gain, poor metabolism, and increased disease risk.

A growing body of research suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction may lie at the root of many treatment-resistant mental health conditions — including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and even dementia. In this clinical overview, Dr. Peter Bongiorno explains why neurons are particularly vulnerable to mitochondrial damage, how stress, heavy metals and hormonal imbalances compound the problem, and what a comprehensive 5-step repair plan looks like in practice.