According to the Thyroid Foundation of America over 11 million women have a malfunctioning thyroid and it is believed that there could be tens of millions more women with “borderline” underactive thyroid function (hypothyroidism). Decreased thyroid function appears to be striking women in perimenopause and menopause (ages 35 to 55) harder than any other group.

The symptoms of weight gain, along with fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, palpitations, and "fuzzy” thinking have been shown to be thyroid-related in many women in this category.

As main regulators of the body's rate of metabolism, thyroid hormones have profound impact on weight and controls how the body burns carbohydrates and fats. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough of these “energy-generating” thyroid hormones causing a low resting metabolic rate which can cause weight gain and obesity.

In addition to disrupting metabolism, thyroid imbalances also affect appetite control. Studies suggest that thyroid hormones may modulate levels of leptin, a hormone produced from fat cells that is believed to control hunger and stabilize energy levels.

Weight control, how much energy people have, how well they get up in the morning, how well they sleep, and how much stamina they have for the day is directly related to their levels of thyroid hormone. When your thyroid level is too low, you don't have the energy to cope adequately with anything, much less the additional stress and emotional liability associated with the menopausal years.

Menopause is not an illness, but it can begin to feel that way if your thyroid is low or borderline at the time of your change...supplementation of EstroThin™ can help.