Why practice keto when you have hypothyroidism?
There is some discussion on whether you can have a thyroid disorder and still practice the ketogenic diet. Why practice keto when you have hypothyroidism? There is a long answer with a lot of science behind it and I will not get into a lot of the detailed chemical reactions. The short answer is that yes you can practice keto when you have hypothyroidism.
First we will learn what the thyroid gland does and what its responsibilities are. Then we will look at the different disorders of the thyroid and specifically what hypothyroidism is. Once we have covered the basics I will take you into what can affect the thyroid and how we can help it function better. We will also look at the different nutrients …show more content…
If you put your hand at the base of your throat and swallow you will be able to feel it move. This little gland does some amazing stuff and can affect the whole of the body. Its prime function is to secrete thyroid hormones, those hormones are then used throughout the all your cells and tissues. Thyroid hormones regulate temperature, your heart rate, metabolism, brain function, how fast you burn calories and even your digestion [1]. If you are not producing thyroid hormones or are producing too much you can have some very unpleasant symptoms. The sad part is that most people, women and men will go undiagnosed because it is the last thing a doctor will look …show more content…
This is the main culprit behind celiac disease, which according to research affects 1 in 100 Americans [8]. Gluten intolerance can interfere with the absorption of thyroid medications [9]. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder and is usually found in those who already have another autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is estimated that 1% of the population has Celiac disease (CD) or gluten sensitive enteropathy, it is relatively common [10]. Thyroid dysfunction is prevalent in those who suffer from celiac disease thus compounding their
There is some discussion on whether you can have a thyroid disorder and still practice the ketogenic diet. Why practice keto when you have hypothyroidism? There is a long answer with a lot of science behind it and I will not get into a lot of the detailed chemical reactions. The short answer is that yes you can practice keto when you have hypothyroidism.
First we will learn what the thyroid gland does and what its responsibilities are. Then we will look at the different disorders of the thyroid and specifically what hypothyroidism is. Once we have covered the basics I will take you into what can affect the thyroid and how we can help it function better. We will also look at the different nutrients …show more content…
If you put your hand at the base of your throat and swallow you will be able to feel it move. This little gland does some amazing stuff and can affect the whole of the body. Its prime function is to secrete thyroid hormones, those hormones are then used throughout the all your cells and tissues. Thyroid hormones regulate temperature, your heart rate, metabolism, brain function, how fast you burn calories and even your digestion [1]. If you are not producing thyroid hormones or are producing too much you can have some very unpleasant symptoms. The sad part is that most people, women and men will go undiagnosed because it is the last thing a doctor will look …show more content…
This is the main culprit behind celiac disease, which according to research affects 1 in 100 Americans [8]. Gluten intolerance can interfere with the absorption of thyroid medications [9]. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder and is usually found in those who already have another autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is estimated that 1% of the population has Celiac disease (CD) or gluten sensitive enteropathy, it is relatively common [10]. Thyroid dysfunction is prevalent in those who suffer from celiac disease thus compounding their