Although we may blame our metabolism for our difficulty losing weight, for most of us, weight gain results from taking in more calories than our body burns. But for some people, a disease or condition affecting your thyroid may be the culprit.
The Role of Thyroid in Metabolism
“The thyroid is one of the hormones most commonly associated with metabolism,” said Dr. Helena Rodbard, an endocrinologist in Bethesda, Md.
Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck, regulates the body’s metabolism by taking iodine from foods and converting it to thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Your “slow” metabolism may actually be a condition called hypothyroidism in which the body produces insufficient T3 and T4. With hypothyroidism, your basal metabolism slows and you burn fewer calories. Ultimately, this can result in weight gain or an inability to lose weight.
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