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❓ Why Do Thyroid Conditions Cause Weight Gain? | Issue 180

❓ Why Do Thyroid Conditions Cause Weight Gain? | Issue 180

Medical professionals say weight gain from hypothyroidism is between 10 to 30 pounds.

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❓ Why Do Thyroid Conditions Cause Weight Gain? | Issue 180
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In this weeks newsletter we are looking at how and why the thyroid gland can cause us to gain weight when it isn’t working properly. Keep reading to learn more.

As promised, I have also revealed the name of my next thyroid book releasing this year! Eek!


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Thursday Thoughts

Thyroid disease is often used as a joke or a scapegoat for weight gain. People throw it around, and as such, it’s often not taken very seriously.

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Many people think thyroid issues are just an excuse for being overweight, but weight gain is a legitimate symptom of thyroid disease since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to ensure the metabolism is running properly. When it’s not running optimally, the metabolism is impacted.

Shouldn’t the Weight Gain Stop or Come off When You Start Medication?

You would think so, but it’s not always this straight forward.

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