Lose Weight By Consuming Thyroid Friendly Iodine


by Groshan Fabiola - Date: 2007-02-16 - Word Count: 432 Share This!

Hypothyroidism causes as a main symptom the uncontrollable weight gain, accompanied by fatigue, loss of the libido, forgetfulness, impotence, irritability and unhealthy looking nails, hair and teeth. In case you really suffer from hypothyroidism, the only thing that may help you is the mineral iodine to stimulate your under active thyroid.

The thyroid gland produces in case of slowed down function weight gain and accumulation of fats, as it has a major role in the energetic metabolism. An under active thyroid gland also leads to cellulite, accumulation of water in the body in spite of the huge quantity of calories lost; you will feel sluggish and powerless.

Although surgical extirpation of the thyroid gland might seem helpful, doctors now know the important role of the gland in the metabolism. You will gain weight because of hypothyroidism but the symptoms will not be drastic if the gland hasn't been removed.

The mineral Substance called Iodine is present in a very small amount in our body but its role in the function of the thyroid gland is tremendous. In its absence we would immediately gain weight and hypothyroidism will occur. Nowadays, the insufficient quantity of Iodine assimilated by our bodies, caused by the fact that we tend to eat Iodine-less food, begins to take us to the apparition of a type of very spread hypothyroidism. By increasing the daily intake of Iodine the function of your slowing down thyroid will immediately go back to normal.

The increase of the intake of Iodine can be acknowledged by different food supplements. But these must also be taken carefully as a higher level of Iodine in your body is damaging as well. We tend to ingest high quantities of Iodine contained in fertilizers and table salt.

Doctors recommend the usage of natural supplements like kelp instead of drugs. Kelp has a moderating effect on the thyroid gland causing fat people to loose weight and thin persons to gain weight. While taking Iodine supplements you must verify the level of vitamin A you consume daily as it is crucial for the absorption of Iodine in the thyroid. The gland contains a hormone called Thyroxin that facilitates the absorption of Iodine into the glandular tissues. Thyroxin can only be secreted by the thyroid in presence of vitamin A.

If you have really tried to exercise more and keep a healthy diet and no real benefits in weight loss appear, you must ask a doctor as you may have problems with you thyroid. But in case you just want to loose weight you should know Iodine will only help you if your thyroid gland is malfunctioning.


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