The liver also has the power to control an overabundance of some hormones in the blood. Endocrine glands include the gonads, pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus and adrenals. Beginning from the top down, here is a brief description of this fascinating set of internal controls which help the body perform at peak efficiency while adapting to change, whether internal or external. We begin at the center of the brain with the pineal gland, a pea-sized organ that is highly sensitive to light. Until recently, almost nothing was known about this gland.
Darkness signals the pineal gland to release melatonin.
This important hormone has been found to play a role in sexual function and energy levels in general. It is also a powerful antioxidant protecting the body from age-causing free radicals. In animals the gland also controls seasonal changes of the body. Hypothalamus Tucked deep inside the brain, this gland regulates both the exocrine and endocrine glands. The hypothalamus is important for your longevity, and coordinates the entire endocrine system, especially in connection with its teammate, the pituitary.