Guide To Iodine Deficiency Symptoms

Increased Sensitivity To Cold Temperatures

Without enough thyroid hormone for the body to produce enough energy, individuals may experience an increased sensitivity to cold temperatures. When individuals move around more, they tend to feel warmer because energy creates warmth within the body. If a patient's metabolism is slowed due to a lack of iodine, they do not have as much energy to move around and tend to stay at rest more frequently. Additionally, the body needs to produce enough thyroid hormone to allow stores of brown fat to be used by the body, as brown fat creates heat as it is used up.

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