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Do thyroids make one gain weight or loose weight ?thank you
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Both depending on...: Thyroid hormone increases our metabolism. If someone is hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) they will tend to lose weight. If one is hypothyroid (underactive) they will gain weight. If one is hypothyroid & takes adequate thyroid hormone it will help them to lose weight, though it also helps to follow a good diet and to exercise. If one is hypothyroid it helps to take the T3 (liothyronine) form or natural thyroid.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Depends: If low thyroid you you can gain weight. If overactive thyroid you can loose weight.
Answered 8/27/2013
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