The efficiency at which it does this is called thebasal metabolic rate(BMR).
Thyroid Hormones
The thyroid is controlled by the brain’spituitarygland.
This gland producesthyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH), which signals the thyroid to produce hormones.
Research on the relationship between thyroid hormones and weight gain has returned slightly different conclusions.
However, most studies have found that in people with obesity, levels of T3 are generally high.
Treatment usually returns body weight to what it was before the disease.
That means a person may lose weight when their hypothyroidism is under control or gain weight after hyperthyroidism treatment.
If you’re concerned about your weight, talk to your healthcare provider.
They can suggest safe options to help youmanage your weight.
Summary
The relationship between thyroid hormones and metabolic rate is complex.
Metabolism and weight usually return to normal once a person’s thyroid disease is under control.
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