For many people suffering from thyroid issues, one of the first signs that something is amiss is unexplained weight gain. That’s because, according to the American Thyroid Association, thyroid hormones play a major role in the regulation of metabolic rates. Both low and high levels of thyroid hormones can mess with BMR, or the state of your metabolism when at rest.
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