Metabolic Decline can Point to the Thyroid
Hypothyroidism is defined as failure of the thyroid gland to produce sufficient thyroid hormone to meet the metabolic demands of the body. Untreated hypothyroidism can contribute to hypertension, dyslipidaemia, infertility, cognitive impairment and neuromuscular dysfunction. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy with levothyroxine, the exogenous form of T4, has been the gold standard for the treatment of primary hypothyroidism for more than 60 years.
Modern Medicine – Issue 1 2023
