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In fact the Food and Drug Administration strongly cautions women to be suspicious of weight loss aids making outrageous claims by stating, "It is important for consumers to be wary of claims that sound too good to be true. When it comes to weight-loss schemes, consumers should be particularly skeptical of claims containing words and phrases like: easy, effortless, guaranteed, miraculous, magical, breakthrough, new discovery, mysterious, exotic, secret, exclusive, ancient." Similarly women should be aware of any unbelievable claims made by manufacturers of thyroid hormones for the purpose of weight loss. The Theory behind Using Thyroid Hormones for Weight Loss The thyroid hormone is closely associated with metabolism. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid produces an excess of the thyroid hormone. This excess amount of hormone has the result of increasing the metabolism and may result in weight loss. Conversely hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid is under active and produces a deficient amount of the thyroid hormone. Modest weight gain of 5-10 pounds may occur in this hormonal state. It is the condition of hyperthyroidism which is of the most interest to women who are interested in losing weight through the use of thyroid hormone. There have been several studies which indicated the use of the thyroid hormone resulted in more weight loss than when the hormone was not used. In general more severe cases of hyperthyroidism result in greater amounts of weight loss. The Risks of Using Thyroid Hormones for Weight Loss While studies have indicated the use of thyroid hormone in a weight loss program resulted in greater weight loss than in programs which did not use the benefit of the thyroid hormone, it is important to note there are some risks associated with the use of thyroid hormone to lose weight. Specifically the American Thyroid Association describes these associated risks by stating, "However, once the excess thyroid hormone is stopped, the excess weight loss is usually regained. Furthermore, there may be significant negative consequences from the use of thyroid hormone to help with weight loss, such as the loss of muscle protein in addition to any loss of body fat. Pushing the thyroid hormone dose to cause thyroid hormone levels to be elevated is unlikely to significantly change weight and may result in other metabolic problems." If you wish to investigate the use of thyroid hormones to assist you in achieving your weight loss goals, you should carefully consider the risks of these hormones. The use of synthetic hormones is certainly justifiable in the case of a legitimate hormonal excess or deficiency but when used specifically for the purposes of weight loss care should be taken to avoid creating additional medical problems. Also, it should be noted that it is possible to quickly regain the weight once the use of the hormone is stopped. A condition of hyperthyroidism creates a need for additional calories. Women who become used to eating to accommodate this condition may have a difficult time scaling back their eating habits once they are no longer using the thyroid hormone. Using Thyroid Hormones under a Doctor's Care In any weight loss endeavor you undertake, you should always seek out the assistance and guidance of your doctor. This is important for a number of reasons. First of all you should always consult your doctor when you are attempting to lose weight to ensure you are healthy enough to begin exercising and to make changes to your diet or begin taking supplements. Additionally, your doctor can discuss the use of supplements with you and provide a great deal of insight into the benefits and risk involved with taking these supplements. Herbal Supplements Containing Thyroid Hormones Thyvox is just one of many herbal supplements which are marketed for the purpose of producing weight loss through the use of the thyroid hormone. More information on Thyvox can be found at the following web address: www.Thyvox.com. Here consumers can learn more about the substance and how it is designed to work. This information along with information obtained in a consultation with your doctor can help you determine whether or not you wish to use Thyvox in your weight loss endeavors. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on a health or fitness program. This article is provided by the vTeam, Kamau Austin Publisher. 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