Also see: The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function The Cholesterol and Thyroid Connection In the 1930′s accurate diagnosis [of hypothyroidism] was made by evaluating a variety of indications, including basal oxygen consumption, serum cholesterol level, pulse rate, temperature, carotenemia, bowel function, and quality of hair and skin. -Ray Peat, PhD [...]
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1984 Jun;20(6):657-69. The thyroid function in young men during prolonged exercise and the effect of energy and sleep deprivation. Opstad PK, Falch D, Oktedalen O, Fonnum F, Wergeland R. Thyroid function has been investigated in 24 young military cadets participating in a 5 d ranger training course with heavy physical exercise, calorie [...]