Here’s How Thyroid Hormones Can Affect Our Health and Well-Being.
I explain the risks of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and provide practical tips to mitigate them.
This article aims to introduce thyroid hormones and emphasize the importance of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism for health and well-being.
Thyroid hormones affect the body at cellular, mitochondrial, and genetic levels as they exist in all cells involved in energy creation and utilization, increasing or decreasing the metabolic rate based on their levels.
Apart from metabolism, thyroid hormones affect breathing, the nervous system, heart function, brain development, body temperature, skin moisture, and menstruation in women.
Untreated hypothyroidism can contribute to “hypertension, dyslipidemia, infertility, cognitive impairment, and neuromuscular dysfunction.”
Untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to “significant morbidity and mortality, manifesting as thyroid storm, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, cardiovascular problems, eye problems, osteoporosis, and muscle weakness.”
I wrote many articles and stories about the hormonal impacts on metabolic disorders, weight management, and other conditions. I introduced significant hormones and…
