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Thyroid hormone keeps the rest of the cells in the body working at the right speed. If thyroid hormone levels decrease, cells throughout the rest of the body decrease in activity. As a result the cells need less energy and thus more energy is available to be stored and the weight increases even though the appetite decreases. Less heat is produced, the person becomes cold, and the sweat glands do not keep the skin moist anymore. The brain just wants to sleep all the time. The heart beats slower. The bowels become sluggish. Everything slows up.
If thyroid levels increase, cells throughout the rest of the body increase in activity. As a result more energy is used up, fat and protein stores are mobilised and the weight decreases even though the appetite increases. More heat is produced as a by-product and the person becomes hot, and sweating increases in an effort to get rid of the heat. The brain works overtime resulting in irritability and shakiness, and sleep becomes difficult. The heart beats faster and harder. Bowel activity increases. Everything speeds up.
Thyroid a Cause of Fatigue
Causes of fatigue are many but among them are changes in thyroid function that typically can cause fatigue.
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroid) results in a general decrease in the activity of the body including the brain which would rather sleep.
An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroid) initially may cause an increase in energy but the energy wasted in the process results in a decrease in total energy stores including the loss of protein and this eventually results in fatigue and loss of stamina and strength.
Thyroid a Cause of Weight Gain
A decrease in thyroid function results in a decrease in the consumption of energy and as a result more energy is available to be stored. Weight gain is, therefore, typical of an under active thyroid. Taking thyroid hormone will help someone who is hypothyroid lose weight.
Taking too much thyroid hormone will usually cause anyone to burn off or waste calories and lose weight but much of the weight lost will be protein and result in osteoporosis and problems with the heart. When the thyroid hormone is stopped or reduced to normal amounts the weight will increase again.
The key again is to balance Thyroid hormone in our body. That will create wellness.
This Article Is Copywright 2006 Jackie L. Harvey & Saliva Testing com
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