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Thyroid Gland And Body Weight Loss A Close Connection

November 4, 2008


Although we may think that physical fitness has only got to do with the external looks and physique, but the fact of the matter is that small glands of the body like the thyroid, could be a major contributor to your fitness as well as the gains that you could expect by exercising and weight training programs.

What is thyroid gland and how does it help?

The thyroid gland is considered to be one of the master gland of the body. It has got this adjective of ‘master’ for its ability to regulate the metabolism rate of the body. The gland is the control centre of all the energy interactions and transfers that occur in our body. In fact, thyroid gland could also be termed as the powerhouse regulator as metabolism is the key to generate power and strength in our body.

Where is the thyroid gland located?

It is a small butterfly- shaped gland wrapped around the windpipe behind and below the Adam’s apple area. The thyroid produces two key hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play a key role in the body and fuel the cells with the very important oxygen to enhance their metabolic rate.

What is hypothyroidism and how does it affect obesity?

In general, a lack of thyroid function resulting in decreased quantity of thyroid hormones, is a key cause of obesity, especially in females. Thyroid glands regulate other hormones of the body and hence result in imbalance of estrogenic hormones leading to obesity.

What are the precautions?

Taking appropriately nutritive diets and regular exercise is a key to retain proper body weight. A consultation to the physician and regular medical check-up is vital in case if any of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are detected. A lot of information regarding hypothyroidism is also available on the internet and various online health manuals. A consultation to these followed by a complete biochemical profiling of the body could help to detect the symptoms before the problem becomes a major issue.


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