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Understanding that individuals with low thyroid function often compensate by producing higher levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, is crucial (Peat, 2008, pp. 4-5; Peat, 2001a, p. 72). These hormones can significantly alter a person's appearance and physiological markers, potentially misleading healthcare professionals (Peat,
... See moreBenedicte Mai Lerche MSc PhD • Test Your Thyroid Function
The correlation between poor metabolic health and being overnourished and undermuscled is very high. Hence, for a majority of patients the goal is to reduce energy intake while adding lean mass. This means we need to find ways to get them to consume fewer calories while also increasing their protein intake, and to pair this with proper exercise. Th
... See morePeter Attia MD • Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
In fact, the main regulation hormone, called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), is made up partly of glucose molecules.44
Christopher Walker • The Thermo Diet
When you optimize your metabolic health, you're not just "getting in shape." You're systematically eliminating your risk for:
- Low libido
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Fatty liver disease
- Multiple cancer types
- Visceral fat accumulation
This isn't prevention. It's optimization at the cellular level.
The 3 Truths About Your Health That Change Everything
This causes a host of hormonal changes that improve fat-loss, from increasing cAMP and GMP to improving conversion of the T4 thyroid hormone to the more active T3.
Timothy Ferriss • The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
After age sixty, human metabolism does begin to decline, but only at a very slow rate: 0.7 percent per year.
William W Li • Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer
Adiponectin is the primary fat hormone that shapes your metabolism.