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Exercise and Thyroid Function

Meaning

Exercise and Thyroid Function describes the dynamic, interdependent relationship between physical activity and the production, metabolism, and signaling of thyroid hormones. Regular, moderate exercise generally supports optimal thyroid hormone levels and tissue sensitivity, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy metabolic rate and energy expenditure. Conversely, chronic, excessive, or unrecovered exercise can sometimes transiently suppress thyroid hormone conversion, reflecting a state of metabolic stress. This interaction is key to understanding energy balance.