Is Your “Normal” Thyroid Test Hiding the Source of Your Depression?

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Do you have one or more of the following symptoms?

• Unexplained weight gain or loss
• Swelling, puffiness
• Low energy, depressed mood
• Racing heart, anxiety
• Lethargy, sleeplessness
• Digestive disturbances, constipation or loose stools
• Brain fog, forgetfulness
• Aching muscles, cramps
• Hair loss, thinning
• Dry skin, brittle nails

If so, you could be among the nearly 200 million people worldwide¹ (the majority of whom are women) who have some type of thyroid problem. If you also suffer from symptoms of depression, did you know that a normal thyroid test can be masking a critical link between these two conditions?

The Quiet Regulator

Most of us never think about our thyroids. Yet this butterfly-shaped, master gland regulates some of the most critical functions of the human body. From the production of hormones to regulating metabolism, the thyroid helps maintain healthy weight, overall immunity, and even regulates mood and memory functions. When one or more of these systems is disturbed, we must explore a possible connection to thyroid to avoid treating the symptoms while neglectinga the root cause.

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Characterized by feelings of anxiety, a racing heart, bouts of insomnia, diarrhea, and weight loss, this is more rare than underactive thyroid, and has the potential to trigger heart and bone problems.