Hypothyroidism is a condition that mostly affects women and manifests in various forms, often insidiously and over an extended period. One of the most main causes of hypothyroidism are chronic stress and nutrient deficiencies but lets explore other common causes more in detail and also how hypothyroidism typically develops
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Are you getting enough iodine? Iodine deficiency symptoms and why you need it?
There are great chances you are not and this is because of few reasons: Also, if you are interested how much iodine you can lose daily when exercising check out my other post here. The most common iodine sources but not the best ones Eggs and milk are usually advertised as a good iodine source.Continue reading “Are you getting enough iodine? Iodine deficiency symptoms and why you need it?”
The one mineral you lose with sweat that you should know about. Iodine and athletic performance
Female athletes are especially sensitive to hormonal imbalance. Iodine deficiency can impair not only thyroid but also sports performance. Did you know that you can lose up to 50% of iodine during 1-2h of exercise?