Category: Hypothalamus

Thyrotoxicosis? Many factors can lower TSH

by thyroidpatientsca, posted in Central hypo, Diet & Nutrition, Genetics, Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Reference ranges, Research Reviews, Thyrotoxicosis, TSH hormone, TSHR-Antibody

Many substances and health factors can, independently of thyroid hormones, lower TSH secretion significantly. These factors are not listed in Braverman & Cooper's chapter on thyrotoxicosis in Werner & Ingbar's The Thyroid textbook, 10th edition 2013, because their chapter avoids defining the syndrome by a low TSH. Nevertheless, these TSH-lowering factors should always be mentioned … Continue reading Thyrotoxicosis? Many factors can lower TSH