When you’re scrolling through social media, you’ve likely seen ads for fad diets promising to "balance" your hormones.

The truth is, all food contains hormones. All living things — plants and animals — naturally produce them. Hormones help regulate growth, reproduction and our everyday bodily functions. So when you hear the term “hormone-free” food, that’s just clever marketing.

Are hormones in meat and milk safe?

Yes, the tiny amounts of hormones in meat and milk are completely safe for people to consume, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ...