Moscow,
Oct 30, 2020
/LIVE24/.
Many of us are accustomed to attributing fatigue and weight fluctuations to inaccuracies in nutrition and the cost of working hours. However, not everything is so harmless. Endocrinologists around the world are sounding the alarm – these are the signs that an insidious disease that develops as a result of iodine deficiency declares itself.
“Complications of hypothyroidism can be simply fatal,” the doctors said. – That is why it is very important to follow a balanced diet, which can not only compensate for the lack of this trace element, but also, in principle, improve health.
11 direct and indirect signs iodine deficiency:
– Feeling tired
If you do not get enough sleep every night, then in this case everything is clear – the lack of iodine has nothing to do with it. You should be on your guard if you sleep normally. It is lethargy for no apparent reason that is an alarming signal.
– Feeling weak
Here everything is about the same as with fatigue – if you used to juggle with pound weights, and now you cannot even lift your own cat, then you should not be on your guard. The fact is that the onset of hypothyroidism leads to a slowdown in metabolism – you just start burning fewer calories in order to get energy. So it turns out that you have less energy than before.
– Feeling cold
Again, due to a decrease in metabolism, your body receives less energy – that is, heat, as such. If you get chilly, wrap yourself in scarves even indoors and sleep in woolen socks, you need to see a doctor.
– Extra pounds coming from nowhere
Let’s say you are constantly playing sports, but you continue to gain weight. Maybe this? Quite if you lack iodine. True, before you ring the bells, you need to make sure that at night you empty the refrigerator unconscious.
– Hair loss
With hypothyroidism, hair follicles are not renewed. That is, nothing grows in the place of the lost hair. And if you consider that a person can lose up to a hundred hairs in a day … An emerging bald spot is not the saddest thing that may lie ahead.
– Dry skin
Thyroid hormones help cells renew themselves. Lack of hormones provokes the accumulation of dead cells, which leads to flaking and dryness.
– Swollen neck
Iodine deficiency provokes lumps on the neck. Also, the neck itself may swell. An unhealthy thyroid gland absorbs more blood, which makes the neck look larger.
– Slow heart rate
Iodine deficiency can make your heart beat slower. Such a symptom is dangerous in that it can lead to complete loss of consciousness.
– Poor memory
Thyroid hormones affect our ability to learn and how we remember new knowledge.
– Irregular menstrual cycle
Low thyroid hormone levels affect the levels of hormones that are responsible for regular menstruation. Any failures or irregularities may indicate iodine deficiency.
– Complications of pregnancy
Expectant mothers should receive increased amounts of iodine, since their body also feeds the developing body of the baby.
In order to prevent the development of iodine deficiency, you need to adhere to a special diet.
Experts believe that the average adult needs to consume 150 micrograms of iodine per day.
Dried seaweed – dulce, kelp or nori, cod, unsweetened natural yogurt, shrimp and eggs, as well as canned tuna, dried prunes, iodized salt, cheese and milk – are found to contain a lot of iodine, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Formerly LIVE24 reported about what exactly thyroid problems threaten. According to her, a violation in the functioning of this organ entails serious consequences for the body as a whole. Bocharova noted that the heart, the reproductive system and even the brain can receive damage. Thyroid diseases are especially dangerous for pregnant women, since the organ is directly related to hormonal levels.
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