Last week, we discussed how hypothyroidism can contribute to weight gain. And now I’d like to tell you how to determine if you have low thyroid function. The gold standard for the diagnosis of hypothyroidism is the thyrotropin test, a highly sensitive test that measures blood levels of thyroid stimulating…
Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid) is surprisingly common, affecting about one in eight women from 35 to 65 years of age, and one in five women over 65. Not many people spend time thinking about their thyroid gland but if you have unexplained weight gain or fatigue, you may…
…is a synthetic version of T4. As we get older, we become less efficient at converting T4 into T3—which may explain the age-related rise in hypothyroidism and why Synthroid fails to work in some older patients. Natural thyroid replacement – I recommend going natural. Natural thyroid (the brand I…
…producing enough T3 and T4, the dominant thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism develops. And hypothyroidism can have widespread adverse effects on your health and well-being. The most common symptoms of hypothyroidism include: * Fatigue, despite getting adequate sleep * Weight gain and an inability…
People often talk about having a slow metabolism that makes it tough to lose weight. But what exactly is metabolism? It’s the breakdown and processing of nutrients from the foods we eat and their transformation into energy. Metabolic rate, which differs from person to person, is influenced by a…
Metabolism refers to the breakdown and processing of nutrients from the foods we eat and their transformation into energy. Metabolic rate, which differs from person to person, is influenced by a number of factors, such as genetics, body composition, hormones, and gender. If you have a fast…
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