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Iodine plays a major role in regulating thyroid function, in turn supporting a healthy metabolism and growth
Iodine plays a major role in regulating thyroid function, in turn supporting a healthy metabolism and growth. Unfortunately, many adults don’t consume enough iodine-rich foods to begin with; but then move in “diets” in an attempt to lose weight and further restrict their intake of iodine rich foods. An area of particular interest is the…
Thyroid Fucntion: Hypothyroidism & Hyperlipidemia
Last week I discussed the secondary effects of low carb/ketogenic diets and the role that insulin plays in maintaining a well stimulated thyroid. This week I wanted to discuss the impact of hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid) on lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis. What is your thyroid? Thyroid hormones act on almost every kind of cell…