You Need a Healthy Thyroid for Beautiful Hair and Skin
Posted by 
Seeker on Oct 03 2008 |
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If your hair turns gray and falls out or stays thick is dependent on your body having proper levels of thyroid hormones. New research has revealed that human hair follicles are direct targets of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4.
Human hair follicles in their growth phase were obtained from women between the ages of 40 and 69 with adequate thyroid levels. The follicles were cultured and treated with T3 and T4.
The results showed that both T3 and T4 significantly stimulate the synthesis of melanin in the follicle. Melanin is what gives pigment or color to the hair.
Hair that is brittle or has split ends has been observed to correlate with low thyroid levels. Some doctors diagnose low thyroid based solely on early graying of the hair and the loss of hairs from the outer ends of the eyebrows.
Thyroid problems can develop at any age. They usually appear slowly enough that they go unnoticed. At least 27 million Americans probably have an undiagnosed thyroid problem.
The thyroid is the master gland of metabolism. When it is not functioning properly it will affect every part of your well-being. Most particularly affected are weight, mental outlook, body temperature and energy levels.
Untreated hypothyroidism will increase your risk of serious health issues. Another symptom of hypothyroidism is weak heart beat. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include difficulty losing weight, weight changes, and muscle and joint pain. Depression and anxiety can also be symptoms of thyroid problems.
When your thyroid is not functioning properly the body will attempt to conserve energy by redirecting it from nonessential areas. This is why your hair and skin are among the first to go then your thyroid starts to malfunction. When thyroid function is low there is not enough raw building materials available to keep the nonessential parts of you at their best.
Next: What can you do to restore your hair and skin?
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