Title: Synthroid and Weight Loss - Thyroid Advisor
Headings: Synthroid and Weight Loss
Synthroid and Weight Loss
Thyroid Advisor
August 31, 2017
Hypothyroidism and weight gain
Synthroid and weight loss
How can Synthroid aid weight loss?
Can I use Synthroid for weight loss if I don’t have hypothyroidism?
Weight loss tips for hypothyroid patients
Conclusion
References

Content: Of course, it all depends on the severity of hypothyroidism [5], the American Thyroid Association adds. Synthroid and weight loss
Synthroid, levothyroxine, is a synthetic version of hormone thyroxine (T4) produced by the thyroid gland. In hypothyroid patients, the thyroid gland produces an insufficient amount of this hormone (and T3) or doesn’t produce anything at all ( see this article for more information on thyroid basics and common questions.) The medication works to replace this naturally-produced hormone and ensure the body has sufficient levels of T4 to regulate metabolism, energy, and to prevent goiter. The T4 requirements of an individual can change due to weight loss. One study studied the T4 requirements in obese participants with acquired hypothyroidism before and after they underwent bariatric surgery to induce weight loss. For this purpose, they enrolled 93 hypothyroid patients and discovered that weight loss led to a significant reduction of the total dose of T4. Their findings demonstrated that reduction of the T4 dose was proportional to decrease in lean body mass [6]. Basically, the bigger the weight loss, the lower the dose is necessary. The study whose findings were mentioned below suggests that weight loss changes requirements for T4 and dropping a few pounds can also lead to the decreased dosage of the medication.