Really really important if you start taking thyroid hormones:
Do not switch to a high fat diet — stay below 25% fat by calories at most. A high fat diet will make you lose muscle and maintain fat.
This study in humans gave T3 to healthy volunteers. All lost weight - both muscle and fat. None... See more
The thyroid hormone T3 is essential for a fast metabolism - but the thyroid gland only releases a little T3 - and a lot of inactive T4. The local conversion of T4 to T3 is critical for metabolic health.
Here are some tips for optimizing conversion. 🧵 https://t.co/eil9oYjPz8
In our latest episode of Longevity By Design, Dr. Nir Barzilai weighs in the latest in the field of aging research. In the full episode, we cover:
- Metformin
- Longevity Genes
- Blood Biomarkers of Aging
- Why women live longer than men
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