Everyone knows eating too much sugar can be damaging to your body, but did you know it can also be damaging to your thyroid?

If weight loss and better overall health weren’t enough to convince you to give up sugar then maybe these 5 thyroid-related benefits will be.

Here’s what happens to your thyroid when you give up sugar:

1. Your thyroid hormones will be more balanced.

Reducing inflammation can help your body convert T4 into T3 thereby increasing thyroid function.

2. It will be easier to lose weight.

Cutting sugar will improve your thyroid which increases your metabolism but also positively effects insulin levels and muscle glycogen.

3. Your skin will look better.

Sugar accelerates aging by degrading the function of collagen and elastin.

4. Your thyroid gland will be better able to protect itself.

Sugar impacts your microbiome which disrupts immune function. The better your immune system works, the better your thyroid can protect itself against thyroid hormone-related oxidative damage.

5. You will have more energy.

Fatigue is a major symptom of hypothyroidism and it also happens to be common in those who consume sugar. The more sugar you eat, the more reliant you become on sugar as a source of energy instead of fat. This triggers constant food cravings.

6. You’ll have more control over your appetite.

Both thyroid dysfunction and sugar consumption promote cravings for sugar which can be hard to control. Eliminating sugar from your diet reduces those cravings (though they do increase in the short term).

Don’t confuse sugar for carbohydrates! Learn why I recommend that every thyroid patient consumes 100 grams of healthy whole-food carbohydrates each day: https://youtu.be/xmgvv8QL3XI?si=7srCYt2TyrOgAoMN

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Disclaimer:

Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/

This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other informat