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Could thyroid be THE most important hormone in the body? According to Dr. Ray Peat PhD, it can help increase calorie burning, accelerate healing, initiate regeneration, keep sex hormones levels high, lower inflammation, improve digestion and create an overall feeling of happiness. The thyroid gland cannot do this alone. It needs the right diet<\/strong> and life style factors<\/strong> to support it.<\/p>\n SYMPTOMS OF LOW THYROID<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Symptoms of hypothyroidism (low) are: fatigue, cold hands and feet, weight gain, low body temps, poor reflexes, high (usually in the 90’s) or low pulse rates, infertility (men and woman), depression, poor concentration, constipation, dry hair and skin, and as you age the outer third of the eyebrow can disappear as well as the hair on the bottom two-thirds of the leg.<\/p>\n HYPERTHROIDISM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n High or hyperthyroidism is rare. It is referred to as Grave’s disease. It results in a high metabolism. When you are truly hyperthyroid you have a feeling of well-being high temps, high pulse, and can eat 2500 calories and not gain weight. This disease is often diagnosed by a blood test, but still may not be reliable with physical symptoms.<\/p>\n ALL ABOUT THE THYROID<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I want to back up a bit. What exactly is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is located in the front and at the bottom of your neck. It produces two hormones T3 and T4. T3 is the active form thyroid hormone and can be used immediately by the cells. T3 comes from T4 and this conversion happens in the liver. You can see how a good healthy liver is important to our health.<\/p>\n Your thyroid will produce adequate thyroid hormone when you are in good health. If your winters are long and dark you might find your metabolism slowing down. This is because the thyroid gland needs sunlight.<\/p>\n If your food is highly processed and contains soy, corn, cotton seed or any oil that remains liquid when refrigerated, if you are on the pill or taking HRT, using an IUD, if you eat too much meat or are a vegan you might be seriously slowing down your thyroid.<\/p>\n