Blogs — thyroid function

Ashwagandha and Thyroid Disorders: A Novel Therapeutic Approach An Indian plant extract may hold promise for those suffering with under-active thyroid. According to a new study, ashwagandha, a traditional herb in Ayurvedic medicine, may exert therapeutic benefits in individuals with hypothyroidism. In the UK, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is fifteen times more prevalent in women, according to the NHS (1). Suffering from hypothyroidism may contribute to weight gain, tiredness, hair loss, muscle cramps, cold intolerance and fertility problems. The thyroid is responsible for producing hormones (namely TSH, T4 and T3) that are crucial for metabolic and cellular function.   Recent research conducted in...