The Thyroid Gland and Dysfunction
This is your thyroid gland. Said to the the master gland as it controls all systems in your body! The thyroid main job is to produce two hormones called triiodothyronine and thyroxine; commonly known as T3 and T4 and deliver them to ALL cells located in your ENTIRE body.
Why is this important? Because, the job of the thyroid is the master gland of metabolism as well to control other organs and their functions. You can see how having optimal thyroid function is important for health and those interested in attaining physique goals.
If you suspect thyroid dysfunction based on some of these symptoms below you might want to consider getting your hormones checked.
There are a lot of symptoms of hypothyroid dysfunction that can also be attributed to other issues but these are the ones most often experienced:
Less energy and stamina then most/poor exercise recovery
Tired/nodding off, needing to nap
Low-grade depression/loss of motivation
Brain fog/memory issues
Cold hands/feet or extremities
Constipation/digestion issues
Loss of hair, thinning hair/nail quality issues
Outer edges of eyebrow missing
Dry/cracking skin and nails
Menstrual cycle issues
Low Libido
Achy bones, muscles and/or joints
High cholesterol
Blood pressure changes
Inability to loss weight or easily gain weigh
So what can you do if you suspect dysfunction?
TEST, don’t guess! And get the proper testing done.
So many people are willing to spend a fortune on magic supplements when what they need to do is getting some solid testing done. To often I see very incomplete testing done so I’m putting our FULL panel lab suggestions list is here:
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Future posts on interpretation to come.