Matt Stephens @Matt_S_Stephens (33.4K followers) (39.8K tweets)
One of the reasons why cholesterol increases when on a low carb diet is lower thyroid function.
Carbs (glucose) are required for thyroid hormone production.
Thyroid hormones (T3 & T4) metabolize cholesterol.
Carbs also lower cortisol. Cortisol lowers thyroid function.
Keywords: hormone diet, required, why
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Life Pad @The_Life_Pad (127.1K followers) (3.9K tweets)
Dopamine
Dopamine is the feel-good hormone responsible for managing the brain's reward centre.
- Listen to upbeat music
- Eat a protein-rich diet
- Exercise
- Get a good night's sleep
- Complete a small task
- Meditate
- Spend time in the sun
- Eat chocolate
Keywords: hormone diet, good
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