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How much can an under-active thyroid affect weight?
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Underactive: Thyroid can cause weight gain by decreasing the rate at which you burn off calories. Returning your thyroid level to normal with the correct dose of brand name T4 replacement will return your metabolic rate to normal.
Answered 1/15/2015
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