When we think about hormones that control energy and metabolism, names like insulin, cortisol, or thyroid hormones usually come to mind. But there’s a lesser-known player with a surprising amount of influence: hepcidin. Often called the “iron hormone, hepcidin is primarily responsible for regulating iron levels in the body. However, its role goes far beyond just iron. Emerging research suggests that hepcidin also has a hand in driving fatigue, inflammation, and even weight gain.
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