Hypothyroidism and Bones

“Sluggish thyroid, sluggish anything; maybe sluggish everything”. Even sluggish bones!

Practitioners know that hyperthyroidism can negatively affect bone density – increasing the risk for both osteopenia and osteoporosis. But few understand that hypothyroidism can also play a powerful role in these dysfunctions.

Think about it. Hypothyroidism is rampant. Especially when subclinical. With the inadequate ways mainstream medicine tests thyroid function (TSH only, sometimes accompanied by T4), most hypothyroid clients end up unacknowledged, untreated, and miserable.  

While we all know the hypothyroid hallmarks of cold extremities, weight gain, hair loss, and constipation, few practitioners think of hypothyroidism when faced with a client’s worsening bone health.

The short video explains how the two are related. To learn more, peruse this literature review for studies exploring how hyper-and hypothyroidism can both be deleterious to bone tissue density/health. Both dynamics disturb the balance between osteoclasts and osteoblasts, directly influencing bone resorption and formation.

Thyroid Strikes Again!

Curious to know more? I invite you to check out:

• Stress and Bone Health
• Poor gut – Poor Bones

When we know better, we Do better!  Maximizing our clinical outcomes for our patients AND discovering a much higher level of professional satisfaction and empowerment.

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