Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, this is the perfect introduction to hormones for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. This book covers the core facts about hormones in an accessible way – from how the body produces and distributes hormones, to hormonal disorders and rebalancing your hormones. It answers pertinent questions about hormones and their functions such as where is cortisol produced in the body? Which hormones support muscle repair? And how does melatonin affect sleep? Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, each pared-back entry explains concepts clearly and concisely.

Whether you are studying medicine, biology, or related subjects at school or college, or simply want to better understand how your body works, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.