Is it truly Hashimoto's disease and weight loss - is it achievable?
Max Müller
2026-03-24
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Hashimoto's disease, one of the most common conditions resulting from autoaggression, is characterized by the body attacking its own organs, including the liver, due to an immune system defect. This disease leads to an uncontrolled production of antibodies directed against thyroid antigens (anti-TPO, anti-TG), resulting in progressive damage to this gland and often leading to a slowed metabolism and excess body weight.
Causes and indications of Hashimoto's disease
Hashimoto's disease represents a chronic, autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland, which is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. The onset of Hashimoto's disease can be promoted by a combination of bacterial or viral infections, stress, smoking, pregnancy, selenium deficiency, iodine excess, ionizing radiation, and the co-occurrence of other autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, psoriasis, anemia, hair loss, etc. The main indications of Hashimoto's disease include: – hair loss, – dry and flaky skin, – facial swelling, – hoarseness, – weight gain, – feeling cold, – constipation, – depression, – drowsiness and fatigue, – difficulty concentrating, – goiter, – menstrual irregularities, – infertility. One of the main indications that people with Hashimoto's disease struggle with is excessive weight gain. This is due to a decrease in basal metabolic rate (BMR) of up to 30% as a result of damage to the thyroid gland, which stops producing adequate amounts of tetraiodothyronine (FT4) and triiodothyronine (FT3).
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