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HCG and Thyroid Disorder: Only disorders of the thyroid-hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) can actually slow down or speed up metabolism, naturally. While fairly common, only 4% of the US population has an underactive thyroid gland. On the other hand, less than 0.3% of the population has an overactive thyroid. gland. Low levels of thyroid hormone causes bodily functions to slow down. An underactive thyroid may produce subtle symptoms which come on gradually and may be mistaken for depression.

Here are the Symptoms of an Underactive Thyroid Gland

•Facial expressions become dull.

•Voice is hoarse.

•Speech slow, eyelids droop and the eyes and face become puffy and swollen.

•Weight gain and constipation.

•Intolerance to cold.

•The hair becomes sparse, coarse, dry, scaly and thick.

•Many people develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which makes the hands tingle or hurt.

•The pulse may slow

•The palms and soles appear slightly orange

•The side part of the eyebrow hairs slowly fall out.

If you are feeling these symptoms and are thinking about losing weight on the HCG or any diet plan, you need to see your physician and check your thyroid function. This is a simple and inexpensive blood test. If you do have a low thyroid and are taking thyroid medication, DO NOT STOP YOUR MEDICATION(S) ON THE HCG DIET OR ANY OTHER DIET. HCG WILL NOT MAKE YOUR THYROID NORMAL.

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetes and especially its treatment may be another condition that causes metabolism to slow down. It's not completely clear why diabetics have slow metabolisms, but they seem to have more trouble taking off weight than non-diabetics. This may be related to their higher blood sugar levels, which fools the body into believing there's lots of energy around, resulting in a reduction in metabolism. Adding HCG may increase your metabolism while the marked changes in the foods in the HCG plan will lower your blood sugar-- both are very positive changes.