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

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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