Monday, August 31, 2009
In humans and mammals alike, we rely on cholesterol; a lipidic, waxy steroid which establishes a proper “membrane permeability” and “fluidity”. The permeability of the membrane refers to the ease at which molecules pass through the membrane itself. Cholesterol is materialized from scratch, thus the synthesis of more complex molecules are byproducts of simpler molecules such as sugars and amino acids.
Concentrated quantities of cholesterol within the blood-stream often lead to hormonal imbalances such as hypothyroidism, which is the insufficient production of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Some common symptoms include, increased sensitivity to cold temperatures, fatigue, poor muscle tone, depression, muscular cramps and joint pain, abnormally low heart rate (<60BPM) and decreased perspiration. The diagnostic testing for thyroid disorders is a process of calculating how much thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is being produced by the pituitary gland – high levels TSH indicate that the thyroid is not producing adequate levels of thyroid hormone (mainly thyroxine). Click here for more information on the diagnostic testing of cholesterol levels.
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http://bioidenticalhormoneexperts.com/2009/08/26/the-link-between-hormonal-imbalance-and-cholesterol/